We leave Thursday for Kathmandu. The same day as elections that have stirred up some violence in Nepal’s capital. But we don’t actually get there until Saturday … so it’s hard to know before we get on the plane what to expect when we arrive. I’ve been reading Nepal News, “News from Nepal as itContinue reading “Jimmy Carter’s there. How dangerous could it be?”
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Connections
I planned to write about my perspective on Mixed Martial Arts today, but I’m not as revved up about it this morning in my office as I was Saturday night at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., watching a mentor of Rob’s getting his arm broken. It was awesome. I’ll get there. Instead, let’sContinue reading “Connections”
Don’t worry about a thing
KATHMANDU, March 14 (Xinhua) – Security officials of India and Nepal Friday decided to tighten security along the Indo-Nepal border in view of April 10 Constituent Assembly (CA) elections. In a meeting between Nepali and Indian security officials held Friday, both sides agreed to install additional barriers and pickets and post more armed security personnelContinue reading “Don’t worry about a thing”
Genius (in France)
The Internet suggests that one cover up the brand name on one’s expensive electronic devices to deter thieves while traveling in India. For example, if one were to take a Nikon D50 on such a trip, she should buy some black electrical tape and cover all the places where it says “Nikon.” ‘Cus maybe theContinue reading “Genius (in France)”
Driving without feet
Afraid of exceeding the speed limit, but feel like those signs are sucking the fun out of driving? Bring back the joy of highway driving with Cruise Control! Even crawling along at 60 mph is a hoot when you can accelerate or decelerate with the press of a button on your steering wheel. We’ll seeContinue reading “Driving without feet”
Least convincing defense ever
“Your honor, I don’t speed. I’ve only ever had one other speeding ticket, um, prior to that one.” (Looks down) “It says here you have two.” “Yeah, that’s because I got another one after the one I’m here for today. But I totally use cruise control all the time now.” Everyone in court today wasContinue reading “Least convincing defense ever”
Best roadside emergency ever
On my way to work yesterday, about two miles from my exit, the freeway started to feel extremely bumpy. “That’s strange,” I thought. “I don’t remember this much bumping.” I kept on at full speed, before beginning to sense that the bumpiness might be originating from my car, and not the road. I slowed down,Continue reading “Best roadside emergency ever”
I’m not what they say I am, except I sort of am
Things were humming along with our travel plans for India and Nepal in April. Still having some trouble booking airline tickets. While I was successful in booking one flight on a website, the next day that very same airline wouldn’t accept my credit card. (And it’s not because my credit card company is looking outContinue reading “I’m not what they say I am, except I sort of am”
Looking out for me
I just booked a flight from Mumbai to Delhi on the internet. That may have been a trifle hasty on my part. I’ve been emailing a travel agent and I wanted to see if I could get a better price by searching the airlines myself. This particular flight was showing up as 500 rupees forContinue reading “Looking out for me”
Oh, Canada
We have confirmed the Taxi Zone signage on 800 block Granville Street. Please be advised your ticket will be withdrawn and we will refund your payment. Please send me your original Buster’s Towing receipt and we will also refund your impound charges. Be sure to include your current mailing address. We apologize for any inconvenienceContinue reading “Oh, Canada”
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