April 03, 2006
Poet & Didn't Know It...
as my mother would have said.): Am taking the liberty of posting Bob's April 3 email describing homecoming culture shock...very succinct. good morning; On Comcast internet--- and it's fast. What...Read this update
June 18, 2005
A Harley in Viet Nam
June 10, 2004 While I was in Bangkok Bob flew to Vietnam. He wrote to say he had difficulties accessing the web today and spent most of the day...Read this update
April 02, 2005
Trekking Northern Thailand
As soon as we returned to Bangkok from Bali Bob took a train to Chiang Mai for a trek in northern Thailand near Mae Son Hong. I stayed in...Read this update
March 14, 2005
Bali
Godday!!! (with an Aussie accent we picked up here!) We are currently in Indonesia (Bali). It was a spur of the moment decision to head down here. Tomorrow we plan on...Read this update
March 11, 2005
Vibrant Bangkok
Bangkok Air From Koh Samui to Bangkok again. Not a pretty city but it's vibrant. The populace, as with much of Asia, lives outdoors…almost all 10 million of them. It...Read this update
December 06, 2004
Yangshau
Currently in a delightful city (Yangshau) that is on the Yangtze River about 100 miles north of Shanghai. China's autumn has been fantastic, the people interesting (and challanging) and...Read this update
November 15, 2004
Yangshau & Shanghai
E When I sent e-mail had not seen your messages. Your place sounds great--will spend a couple more days here before moving on--would like to access your place. gonna...Read this update
November 14, 2004
Tai Shan Sacred Mountain
Located midway between Beijing and Shanghai, "Tai Shan" is probably the most famous of the five sacred mountains of China. According to legend Tai Shan represents the head of...Read this update
November 03, 2004
"No Foreigners Allowed"
Travelled last p.m. from Tengshau to Yangzhau--train left at 7 p.m.--reported to be a 10 hr ride--however was aroused at 2 a.m. by the train mother that it was...Read this update
October 31, 2004
Lao Shan Mountain Climb
Spent 3 days in Quin Dao...one in new part of town, one in old town and one on a mountain north of town called Lao Shan--subsequently took train to...Read this update
October 17, 2004
Great Days Great Wall
E found the website (www.wildwall.com) and the adventure offered intriguing potential...off the beaten track, away from the Chinese tourist groups that follow a guide with a microphone and colored...Read this update
October 09, 2004
Message from Ulaan Bataar
Greetings- Have been in Mongolia for the past week--initial few days in a ger bordering on a national park--lazy, relaxing days with hiking and Mongolian pony riding (when on...Read this update
September 29, 2004
Bob Goes On A Hike
Back at Nikita's "resort" I spend half a day taking care of monkey business while Bob goes hiking around the island. It is the end of September but Siberia...Read this update
September 01, 2004
Bob & The Europeans
There is something in the European demeaner/attitude that brings out my anti-establishment posturing. On the flight from the U.S. to Frankfurt (Lufthansa Air) my seat was broken. "No problem," said...Read this update
Bob & The Europeans
There is something in the European demeaner/attitude that brings out my anti-establishment posturing. On the flight from the U.S. to Frankfurt (Lufthansa Air) my seat was broken. "No problem," said...Read this update
January 18, 2004
Uruguay
After returning home from a year long journey in 2003, Bob traveled again for a couple months to Buenos Aires Argentina, through the fjiords of Chile and a brief foray...Read this update
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December 18, 2003
Patagonia
Bob begins his Patagonia leg...making his way through through Baliroche and Califate Argentina and visiting the Glasier National Park, and then on through the Pampas to Puerto Montt, Chile....Read this update
November 18, 2003
Buenos Aires
After returning home from the first year-long journey in 2003, Bob traveled again for a couple months to Buenos Aires Argentina, through the fjiords of Chile and into Uraguay....Read this update
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December 28, 2002
Bob's Thai Village Visit
While Jana and I were playing with Chinese teenagers in Ruili in the south of Yunnan, Bob spent some time in an ethnic village in the mountains in Issan Province...Read this update
December 13, 2002
Pissing Match
When Bob took a box of purchases to the Old Lijiang post office they asked him to take everything out one by one. This had not happened when we...Read this update
September 02, 2002
Trek to Pa-O Villages
Bob was happy to get out and stretch his legs on a two day trek in the hills above Kalaw. His guide used to be a chemistry teacher and...Read this update
July 27, 2002
Traveling India Bob-Style
The Indians have a wonderful sense of humor so Bob takes advantage of it and manages to turn everything upside down wherever we go. In addition to an auto-rickshaw, India...Read this update
April 10, 2002
Bob & The Greeks Again
Bob had some more adventures on the ferry the morning of April 13th. He saw big cups and little espresso cups by the coffee machine and said he wanted a...Read this update
April 09, 2002
Bob And The Greeks
How to Develop Your Patience by Traveling On the plane to Athens the stewardess came by with a refreshment cart and Bob, who was on the inside seat and couldn't...Read this update
September 01, 2000
Circling Holy Mt. Kailash
Bob circles the holy mountain. For the story and pictures of this experience copy and paste the following url into your browser. http://summitclimb.com/mount_kailash_news_2000.htm...Read this update
June 18, 1998
Climbing In Nepal
Bob climbs mountains in Nepal,including Everest base camp, on two different occasions. I'm waiting for him to tell his own story....Read this update
June 18, 1996
Bob Climbs Kilomanjaro
Curious how one thing leads to another. It all started at the local fitness club. In the bravado of a post-workout discussion we proposed adventures that would be a...Read this update