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A Journey of Discovery in SE Asia

Posted on November 12, 2019 by admin
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After 9 weeks of travel in Europe, Indonesia and PNG I returned to one of my favorite destinations, SE Asia, for an additional two weeks, adding up to 11 countries in 80 days. I guess there is still some adventure left in this geezer.P1100724

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Cruising Through Paradise From Raja Ampat to Papua New Guinea

Posted on October 27, 2019 by admin
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Imagine two weeks on a Russian polar research vessel cruising  through a tropical paradise! It’s a tough life, but someone has to live it.P1090762

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Three Steamy Weeks in Sultry Sumatra

Posted on February 28, 2018 by admin
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The sweat streamed down my face as we hiked through the jungle to look for our orange-haired cousins who, despite the resemblance, bear no relation to our current president.P1020343

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Expedition Cruising in the Russian Far East

Posted on September 10, 2016 by admin
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This expedition cruise was more “expedition” than “cruise.” P1160864

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Whales, Walruses, and Polar Bears in the Russian Far East

Posted on August 31, 2016 by admin
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I gulped as the polar bear sauntered down the beach towards us.P1170773

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Back to Bangkok….

Posted on July 30, 2016 by admin
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…..for a different kind of adventure. Instead of hiking, kayaking, exploring, etc., I’ll be teaching a week long class to faculty and administrators from Zhejiang YueXiu University of Foreign Languages in in SE China.
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Tokyo Contrasts and Contradictions

Posted on November 23, 2015 by admin
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Probably no other city on earth better captures the mix of old and new, traditional and modern than Tokyo. P1020866 Continue reading →

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Glutes on Fire on the Kumano Kodo Trail

Posted on November 14, 2015 by admin
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Hiking the Kumano Kodo trail in Southeastern Japan is no walk in the park.P1130415 Continue reading →

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Serenity on Mt. Koya

Posted on November 7, 2015 by admin
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Getting from Kyoto to Mount Koya required a zen-like focus that was rivaled only by the meditating monks at the monastery where we spent the night.P1130400

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Kyoto, cont.

Posted on October 23, 2015 by admin
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Geishas or not (including the Geishas for-a-day) Kyoto is near the top of my list for all time favorite cities. Steeped in history and culture and surrounded by natural beauty, Kyoto is graceful, walkable, and fascinating.P1130246

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