Saturday, 3 Nov 2012 | Views [514]
Continuing along the Silk Road again after a HK work/rest hiatus. Next destination Turkmenistan, the hermit state. This is the country where the past President (now the President for Life) apparently renamed the months of the year after ... Read more >
Sunday, 23 Sep 2012 | Views [31490]
After a 13 hour journey today with two plane changes in Shenzhen and Urumqi, I arrived in Kashgar 喀什 tonight. It was still quite bright at 8pm and at first sight, Kashgar seems completely scrubbed and spotless - suspect it's because of the upcoming ... Read more >
Saturday, 22 Sep 2012 | Views [690]
Setting off bright and early tomorrow morning (car pick-up at 6:30am... UGH) to go back to western China - Kashgar, which sits close to the border between China and Pakistan. Have enjoyed a short and sweet 3-day "refresh and replenish" break ... Read more >
Saturday, 1 Sep 2012 | Views [649]
One "good deed" has led to another! The mere decision of taking time off from work has propelled me into a fit of efficiency on the home renovation front. After years of procrastination about my unenvironmental halogen spotlights at home ... Read more >
Thursday, 30 Aug 2012 | Views [665]
I am bringing one huge duffle bag with wheels and one backpack. That's it. Even I am shocked at my "leanness". But I will have four pairs of shoes... (some things won't change)
Thursday, 30 Aug 2012 | Views [702]
So finally, I have packed my clothes and shoes (yes, actually had to try out a few things just to make sure I fit into them... and look reasonably attractive....). Sadly, clunky shoes and sporty pants with zips were unavoidable (so not me). ... Read more >
