Dearest readers, I depart in a few hours for the frontiers of Pakistan and Afghanistan with a brief visit to Dubai on my return journey. Unfortunately, I view it as highly unlikely that I will be able to update my blog during my time in the Middle East. So, I do hope you will indulge … Continue reading »
Posted in April 2008 …
Sunny Jim
*** This is a work of fiction. Any similarities to an actual person or place are entirely coincidental *** Jim eased the red Corvette into his normal parking space behind the Oregon House Post Office. As usual, he was late for work that morning, but also as usual he didn’t care. Revving the engine before … Continue reading »
Tourism in Afghanistan & Pakistan – 5 (or I Never Grew Up; But I Never Stopped Growing)…
Cipro anti-dysentery medicine – checkImmodium AD – checkPassport with visas – checkSunglasses – checkCamera with extra batteries and memory card – checkConfirmation of registration with U.S. State Department – checkSurvival water filter/purifier – checkDeodorant – checkCargo pants – checkJeans – checkFleece – check15 pairs of underwear – check12 pairs of socks – check3 undershirts – … Continue reading »
Big Sur – Part 2: The Return to Big Sur (or Let’s Avoid Useless Scenes Of Grief)…
El Pais Grande del Sur Not feeling satiated by our recent visit through Big Sur, Brandon and I headed back for some deeper penetration. This time we had a specific destination in mind -Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Which is not to say that we didn’t find plenty of places to stop on the way … Continue reading »
Mushroom Rock (or Mushroom Hole)…
*** Update*** OK – I have been advised that Mushroom Rock (identified as Mushroom Hole in the article below) was actually written up in National Geographic Adventure Magazine. This surprised me greatly and makes my original opening sentence (below) a little less accurate, apparently. I have posted the commentary found in National Geographic Adventure Magazine … Continue reading »
Highway 70 Road Trip Up Feather River Canyon…
During a recent visit to the Willow Glen, a wildlife photographer regaled us with tales of a trip up Highway 70 through the Feather River Canyon and up to Lake Almanor. I was hooked and almost immediately proposed pursuing this lead. Our crew decided to take a break from the remodeling of the Ames estate … Continue reading »
Enter the Wanderer
As of today, I have closed down all of my domestic operations. So, I am technically homeless (more on that below). Here is my schedule for the next few months: I leave on April 11th for Pakistan and Afghanistan (and I’m going to try to go to Dubai if I am unable to get into … Continue reading »
