Thursday, January 31, 2008
Rained In
Hello,
Rained in today. What a down pour. Would love to be in a real tropical storm. This is my last day in Chiang Mai so it's good day for wrapping up and finishing my book. I went to starbucks for a coffee and I was the only person in there without a lap top...funny how the world has changed. It is an essential part of a holiday now considering so many thing are pre-booked on line. For example, if you book your hotel on line you can not make any changes with the hotel there...they have to go on line. The added benefit is being able to research where you are at the same time...ie sites, places to eat etc. The hotel I am staying has free wireless access....but thankfully they have four terminals in the lobby with a 15 minute max access when someone is waiting...so it works for me for the most part. I did a little research on Vietnam..need to get a visa if I want to got there so will have to apply in Bangkok and re-evaluate things as a result.
I think what amazes me most aside from the pollution is the deterioration of infrastructure. Navigating sidewalks, streets and crossings....it is a free-for-all and you have to watch where you are walking at all time. Uneven and broken sidewalks, no system to crossing the street and iron bolts jutting out of the sidewalks...you had better have flat shoes, be surefooted and have your wits about you and that is in the city haha...It is interesting just walking around and watching the people including the tourists. The markets here have a wide variety of foods most of which I do not recognize nor understand haha. Last night I am pretty sure I had what would amount to dim sum...bought at individual vendors and it was quite good...all for like $3. Takes a little while and some patience and some bad food to get to knowing what and where to eat...though when in a rush or starving there is always a North American chain near bye! :)
Finished a good book Rob bought on the life of a Thai private eye. It was a pretty insightful read into the underbelly of Thai society....smiles and smiles masking lots of fraud and corruption. I'll tell you one thing, you don't want to spend a day in jail here unless you have money to quickly buy your way out. The way I figure it for routine crimes like theft and maybe assaut you had better have a couple thousand dollars for the police, for what they refer to as the "orphans and widows fund!"...
Well I am off, perhaps I will have a snack of deep fried grasshoppers. I had one, the legs were like fried shrimp shell and the body...crunchy and weird. It was only after I tried the whole thing that I found out most Thai just eat the legs...talk about a standard tourist misconception haha. Talk to ya soon...pete :)
Rained in today. What a down pour. Would love to be in a real tropical storm. This is my last day in Chiang Mai so it's good day for wrapping up and finishing my book. I went to starbucks for a coffee and I was the only person in there without a lap top...funny how the world has changed. It is an essential part of a holiday now considering so many thing are pre-booked on line. For example, if you book your hotel on line you can not make any changes with the hotel there...they have to go on line. The added benefit is being able to research where you are at the same time...ie sites, places to eat etc. The hotel I am staying has free wireless access....but thankfully they have four terminals in the lobby with a 15 minute max access when someone is waiting...so it works for me for the most part. I did a little research on Vietnam..need to get a visa if I want to got there so will have to apply in Bangkok and re-evaluate things as a result.
I think what amazes me most aside from the pollution is the deterioration of infrastructure. Navigating sidewalks, streets and crossings....it is a free-for-all and you have to watch where you are walking at all time. Uneven and broken sidewalks, no system to crossing the street and iron bolts jutting out of the sidewalks...you had better have flat shoes, be surefooted and have your wits about you and that is in the city haha...It is interesting just walking around and watching the people including the tourists. The markets here have a wide variety of foods most of which I do not recognize nor understand haha. Last night I am pretty sure I had what would amount to dim sum...bought at individual vendors and it was quite good...all for like $3. Takes a little while and some patience and some bad food to get to knowing what and where to eat...though when in a rush or starving there is always a North American chain near bye! :)
Finished a good book Rob bought on the life of a Thai private eye. It was a pretty insightful read into the underbelly of Thai society....smiles and smiles masking lots of fraud and corruption. I'll tell you one thing, you don't want to spend a day in jail here unless you have money to quickly buy your way out. The way I figure it for routine crimes like theft and maybe assaut you had better have a couple thousand dollars for the police, for what they refer to as the "orphans and widows fund!"...
Well I am off, perhaps I will have a snack of deep fried grasshoppers. I had one, the legs were like fried shrimp shell and the body...crunchy and weird. It was only after I tried the whole thing that I found out most Thai just eat the legs...talk about a standard tourist misconception haha. Talk to ya soon...pete :)
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Chiang Mai
Hello,
I hope all is well back home. It has been difficult updating the blog here as internet connectivity is slow and I am not sure I can upload any pictures until this weekend when I am back in Bangkok. Chiang Mai is much bigger than I anticipated. I was surprised to learn it is the second biggest city in Thailand. It is like a miny Bangkok but much more manageable for me. Thus far this trip has been a great learning experience in relation to international travel and on that basis it has already met my expectations. If you think we in Canada have work to do regarding our environmental footprint you should see it over here...unbelievable. Though, the people are very friendly and live very differently than North Americans...they seem to be much more in the moment as far as I can tell. That has it's good and bad points but I will expand when I am able to upload a few pics. There are several very interesting things to see outside the city. Not being completely well (nagging cough) has me on one hand appreciating the comforts of a dedicated hotel room for the week though on the other hand I would have rather hit the more rural parts of the north over at least a few of the last couple of days. Having said that it has all worked out for the best. I have had the time to rest, take in the culture fully and based on what I have learned thus far make some decisions on where to go from here.
Some of the highlights here thus far: An elephant ride and show...you should see them kick a soccer ball!!??, a snake show, the zoo and a walk throught the village of the long neck (rings) tribe. The markets here go for miles with lots of great craftsmenship and of course the "knock offs" of everything you can imagine. I hired a "Tuk Tuk" (taxi) driver for the day and that was an interesting experience all in itself. I agreed to a lot of things he said without having a clue what he was saying haha....I thought after I bought him lunch he wanted me to meet his wife but after some time I realized he was talking about an escort haha "I told her about you and she want to meet you..." initially I was honoured until I figured out he was talking about more than having me over for dinner to share cultural differences?? :):) You see the drivers here get a commission on everything they get you to buy. It can add up though I escaped the days outing having only spent about $75 Canadian for the taxi, meals, and site seeing entrance fees. I also rented a moped and went up to the top of the highest mountain around here where a temple greets you at the top. I was quasi baptised by a buddhist monk who then tied a white string around my right wrist for health and prosperity after he dosed me with water...I am still waiting for all that good Karma to kick in! :)
Today I have been looking into Vietnam tours but it is peak season and everything thus far is booked but I am still strategizing about where I will go next. I have mixed feelings about going south to a beach when it is adventure and new worlds that excite my blood!! :) Will upload a ferw pics when able. Stay tuned...your foreign correspondant in Northern Thailand.
I hope all is well back home. It has been difficult updating the blog here as internet connectivity is slow and I am not sure I can upload any pictures until this weekend when I am back in Bangkok. Chiang Mai is much bigger than I anticipated. I was surprised to learn it is the second biggest city in Thailand. It is like a miny Bangkok but much more manageable for me. Thus far this trip has been a great learning experience in relation to international travel and on that basis it has already met my expectations. If you think we in Canada have work to do regarding our environmental footprint you should see it over here...unbelievable. Though, the people are very friendly and live very differently than North Americans...they seem to be much more in the moment as far as I can tell. That has it's good and bad points but I will expand when I am able to upload a few pics. There are several very interesting things to see outside the city. Not being completely well (nagging cough) has me on one hand appreciating the comforts of a dedicated hotel room for the week though on the other hand I would have rather hit the more rural parts of the north over at least a few of the last couple of days. Having said that it has all worked out for the best. I have had the time to rest, take in the culture fully and based on what I have learned thus far make some decisions on where to go from here.
Some of the highlights here thus far: An elephant ride and show...you should see them kick a soccer ball!!??, a snake show, the zoo and a walk throught the village of the long neck (rings) tribe. The markets here go for miles with lots of great craftsmenship and of course the "knock offs" of everything you can imagine. I hired a "Tuk Tuk" (taxi) driver for the day and that was an interesting experience all in itself. I agreed to a lot of things he said without having a clue what he was saying haha....I thought after I bought him lunch he wanted me to meet his wife but after some time I realized he was talking about an escort haha "I told her about you and she want to meet you..." initially I was honoured until I figured out he was talking about more than having me over for dinner to share cultural differences?? :):) You see the drivers here get a commission on everything they get you to buy. It can add up though I escaped the days outing having only spent about $75 Canadian for the taxi, meals, and site seeing entrance fees. I also rented a moped and went up to the top of the highest mountain around here where a temple greets you at the top. I was quasi baptised by a buddhist monk who then tied a white string around my right wrist for health and prosperity after he dosed me with water...I am still waiting for all that good Karma to kick in! :)
Today I have been looking into Vietnam tours but it is peak season and everything thus far is booked but I am still strategizing about where I will go next. I have mixed feelings about going south to a beach when it is adventure and new worlds that excite my blood!! :) Will upload a ferw pics when able. Stay tuned...your foreign correspondant in Northern Thailand.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Bangkok Weekend
This photos demonstrates the profound impact Bangkok has had on me....soon I will be wearing an orange robe!!!
Bangkok sure lives up to it's billing. It is at the least "overwhelming" and not for the faint of heart. With ten million people living on top of one another and only source of income is what they bring in (no social service or government pensions)...well you can imagine the nice but aggressive behavior related to everyone trying to get your tourist money. Rob and I have been all over the city and the highlight thus far was a one hour Long Tail Boat through the hidden waterways off the Cha Phraya River. We really had the chance to see how people really live here outside the bright lights of the big city. We visited the Palace and a number of temples. Yesterday we went for a traditional Thai massage, a facial and a haircut - all for under $50 (for the two of us). Picture someone performing yoga on your body...a bit painful!I have had the best Thai food on the planet. In fact the Italian food we had the other night was fantastic as well. We relaxed today at at Rob's pool as I have been nursing a cold the last 24hours. I must be getting old to be in a city this rich in hedonism and I am in bed early on a Saturday night haha. Oh well, if this is the only set back I will be quite happy. I am feeling a little better so figured I best update the Blog. I also need to prepare to head North tomorrow. Flying (1hr) to Chiang Mai where I will venture out on my own. Not sure what Internet access I will have but I will update when I can...though I may be distracted by the elephants and monkeys?? Stay tuned....:)
Friday, January 25, 2008
Rob's Apartment
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Day 4
Greetings,
It was a great day as I meandered around downtown for a few hours and then caught the airport express rail to the airport. I had a smooth flight into Thailand and Rob was there to pick me up. After an orientation and some great Thai food I finally had the chance to upload few photos. All is well and looking forward to a little slower pace with the immediate comforts of family and then the leisurely pace of rural Thailand. Stay tuned....I think I saw an elephant in the middle of the city...couldn't have been?? :)
It was a great day as I meandered around downtown for a few hours and then caught the airport express rail to the airport. I had a smooth flight into Thailand and Rob was there to pick me up. After an orientation and some great Thai food I finally had the chance to upload few photos. All is well and looking forward to a little slower pace with the immediate comforts of family and then the leisurely pace of rural Thailand. Stay tuned....I think I saw an elephant in the middle of the city...couldn't have been?? :)
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Day 3
Salutations,
What does it say about me when I get excited sitting in a coffee shop in the heart of the finance district during market meltdowns listening to people in a variety of languages and accents discuss the world economy. It is fascinating to see the world from an Asian perspective, or perhaps simply a more global and less North American focus. If you are worried about your investments then you do not have your safe, long term money properly set up. Read "The Millionaire Next Door" for the most fantastic common sense explanation on how wealth is built over the long term. Who really has money and why...and why those looking the part find themselves unable to sustain such life styles into full or part-time retirement. Kim I know you are already glazing over at the mere mention of financial markets. Don't beat yourself up over being bored with it all it is absolutely amazing how little all the experts know about building your net asset value (wealth)...but as we all know, the boring truth does not sell papers and too many people are fueling same looking for that silver bullets to once and for all slay the markets haha.
Another great day in Hong Kong. Enjoyed authentic Chinese food last night and sight seeing around the Kowloon side. Lia I was going to wonder into a few Russian restaurants but without you I was too chicken :) For the most part it was a hectic day as it was moving day. Stayed at Bill's last night and it was great to get some rest, a proper shower and a little down time. Took the ferry back to the main Hong Kong Island and got a great view of the entire harbour. Off to Thailand today to see Rob and I am quite excited about that. Stay tuned :)
What does it say about me when I get excited sitting in a coffee shop in the heart of the finance district during market meltdowns listening to people in a variety of languages and accents discuss the world economy. It is fascinating to see the world from an Asian perspective, or perhaps simply a more global and less North American focus. If you are worried about your investments then you do not have your safe, long term money properly set up. Read "The Millionaire Next Door" for the most fantastic common sense explanation on how wealth is built over the long term. Who really has money and why...and why those looking the part find themselves unable to sustain such life styles into full or part-time retirement. Kim I know you are already glazing over at the mere mention of financial markets. Don't beat yourself up over being bored with it all it is absolutely amazing how little all the experts know about building your net asset value (wealth)...but as we all know, the boring truth does not sell papers and too many people are fueling same looking for that silver bullets to once and for all slay the markets haha.
Another great day in Hong Kong. Enjoyed authentic Chinese food last night and sight seeing around the Kowloon side. Lia I was going to wonder into a few Russian restaurants but without you I was too chicken :) For the most part it was a hectic day as it was moving day. Stayed at Bill's last night and it was great to get some rest, a proper shower and a little down time. Took the ferry back to the main Hong Kong Island and got a great view of the entire harbour. Off to Thailand today to see Rob and I am quite excited about that. Stay tuned :)
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Day 2
Saluatations,
Before coming to Hong Kong I suggest you prepare for full sensory overload. Sights, sounds, information, tastes and the feel this place are overwhelming. Throw a little challenge into the mix like a dysfunctional bank card and an all of a sudden inoperative camera and well..just head for the nearest drinking establishment and stay there until help arrives haha. Yes, I am not a world traveller yet! But I will tell you, just making a phone call is a challenge when you can not rely on your cell, you do not have cash and you are trying to learn foreign systems...but I am getting there :) So I woke up at 3am in the morning struck by a thought...my PIN number I have remembered as a word for ten years at least. All of a sudden it sunk in...the last number I have been entering was wrong and that there was not a familiar feel to the sequence of numbers I have been entering on the pin pads. But, being a bit sensory overloaded, it came to me while I was sleeping...during a period of less distraction?? haha I also checked my camera, after bashing it around in anger previously :):), to find it working. It was drawing enough of a charge from the batteries overnight to allow me to determine both the present and back up batteries are drained. Stand by on that one..and re the pin pad...I was right....jeesh.
Enough with the domestic chatter :). I spent most of Day 2 wondering around the SOHO District which included Lan Kwai Fo. It is amazing how around every corner is a discovery as you go up and down and sideways through this labyrinth of streets. The cars come down these streets banking like a bob sledder on a curve in the track. The most amazing species on the planet, as you should know is the woman! I am careful not to miss a step or roll on ankle while woman roar by me in stilettos, navigating the cracks and the uneven pedways in a manner that would leave Sir Edmund Hillary breathless. There is the most amazing escalator here in the SOHO district that goes up hill for about a mile in sections. I took it to the top and then wondered down. Have you ever seen the famous print of stairways going in different directions, kinda three dimensional with a paradoxical feel....welcome to the SOHO District. Good call Rob on the antique shops. I had lunch in one of the little nooks where they were almost cooking in the middle of the street. I had this great little black bean sauce over chicken for 27Hong Kong Dollars ($4 CAD). The elder lady noted my finger was bleeding and went out of her way to get me a band aid. Very kind. Funny thing is another nice elderly lady tried to drag me later into a brothel on my walk home...grabbed my arm and tried to drag me in...I had to run from here haha....the face of crime here is quite different then at home...one of a gentle grandmother!!! haha
Last night I met Bill in the district of Kowloon on the other side of the bay for dinner. Had an awesome Asian stlye dinner and great chat about doing business in Hong Kong. Later I took the Star Ferry (8minute ride) back across the harbour to my hotel. I have learned throughout this visit already that pictures do nothing justice. To see Hong Kong at night and the way the buildings are lit up in for both advertising and in relation to the coming New Years (Feb7) is something you have to see. I remember making all these plans to travel outside of the city...very unrealistic as I could spend another week just getting to know the city...watching how the people move, work and live.
If I lived here I could end every day in Lan Kwai Fo meeting friends where we could quite literally eat somewhere different and eat something unique every night of the year. Well, I am off....due to my hotel mix up Bill is letting me stay tonight at his companies corporate apartment so I am checked out and on my way to explore some more.
Before coming to Hong Kong I suggest you prepare for full sensory overload. Sights, sounds, information, tastes and the feel this place are overwhelming. Throw a little challenge into the mix like a dysfunctional bank card and an all of a sudden inoperative camera and well..just head for the nearest drinking establishment and stay there until help arrives haha. Yes, I am not a world traveller yet! But I will tell you, just making a phone call is a challenge when you can not rely on your cell, you do not have cash and you are trying to learn foreign systems...but I am getting there :) So I woke up at 3am in the morning struck by a thought...my PIN number I have remembered as a word for ten years at least. All of a sudden it sunk in...the last number I have been entering was wrong and that there was not a familiar feel to the sequence of numbers I have been entering on the pin pads. But, being a bit sensory overloaded, it came to me while I was sleeping...during a period of less distraction?? haha I also checked my camera, after bashing it around in anger previously :):), to find it working. It was drawing enough of a charge from the batteries overnight to allow me to determine both the present and back up batteries are drained. Stand by on that one..and re the pin pad...I was right....jeesh.
Enough with the domestic chatter :). I spent most of Day 2 wondering around the SOHO District which included Lan Kwai Fo. It is amazing how around every corner is a discovery as you go up and down and sideways through this labyrinth of streets. The cars come down these streets banking like a bob sledder on a curve in the track. The most amazing species on the planet, as you should know is the woman! I am careful not to miss a step or roll on ankle while woman roar by me in stilettos, navigating the cracks and the uneven pedways in a manner that would leave Sir Edmund Hillary breathless. There is the most amazing escalator here in the SOHO district that goes up hill for about a mile in sections. I took it to the top and then wondered down. Have you ever seen the famous print of stairways going in different directions, kinda three dimensional with a paradoxical feel....welcome to the SOHO District. Good call Rob on the antique shops. I had lunch in one of the little nooks where they were almost cooking in the middle of the street. I had this great little black bean sauce over chicken for 27Hong Kong Dollars ($4 CAD). The elder lady noted my finger was bleeding and went out of her way to get me a band aid. Very kind. Funny thing is another nice elderly lady tried to drag me later into a brothel on my walk home...grabbed my arm and tried to drag me in...I had to run from here haha....the face of crime here is quite different then at home...one of a gentle grandmother!!! haha
Last night I met Bill in the district of Kowloon on the other side of the bay for dinner. Had an awesome Asian stlye dinner and great chat about doing business in Hong Kong. Later I took the Star Ferry (8minute ride) back across the harbour to my hotel. I have learned throughout this visit already that pictures do nothing justice. To see Hong Kong at night and the way the buildings are lit up in for both advertising and in relation to the coming New Years (Feb7) is something you have to see. I remember making all these plans to travel outside of the city...very unrealistic as I could spend another week just getting to know the city...watching how the people move, work and live.
If I lived here I could end every day in Lan Kwai Fo meeting friends where we could quite literally eat somewhere different and eat something unique every night of the year. Well, I am off....due to my hotel mix up Bill is letting me stay tonight at his companies corporate apartment so I am checked out and on my way to explore some more.
Monday, January 21, 2008
DAY 1
Salutations,
Well, anyone that knows me well would know that I am a terrific planner and had everything covered off before I left in anticipation of anything. Though I made one "dreadful" error - I did not bring my laptop. Only became an issue when "everything" went wrong! haha. After a day and a half and a gazillion wireless opportunities I have uncovered an Internet access point in "The Pacific Coffee Shop" on Hollywood Rd. But I digress....where did things go wrong haha:
Let's see, I got on the plane and quickly went to sleep. Damn flying apartment building...too cool, and too smooth...I drifted off with dreams of great adventure. While I was asleep they put a lovely lunch in front of me. I woke up, moved my arm and proceed to knock the wonderful refreshments into my lap. Soaked right through to my underwear. A sign of things to come :). I had to dry my underwear wear on my arm rest...good thing I had a window seat. The gentleman beside me was quite amused. It always strikes me, as when I went to Japan, the cultural role reversal. Enroute to Japan the Asian gentlemen was using a fork and knife and I was using chopsticks...similar irony here...when breakfast came and our choice was Asian or Western and my new Asian friend orders Western and I order Asian. Actually the trip went well and I made it on time and the transition to the state of the art train to downtown Hong Kong went smoothly.
A great coincidence was my friend Bill is in Hong Kong on business and he met me at the train and made sure I got to the Hotel okay. Good call Rob, very intereting neighbourhood...vibrant! So of course I screwed up with the international time differences. I booked in and pre paid for the Sunday night the 20th Vancouver time rather than whenI was actually here Hong Kong time...the 21st... Over budget already haha. No worries, I will just get some cash right?? Not...bank card will not work. No worries I will E mail somebody...Not!I can not find a damn computer haha....finally found one and my shaw account pasword will not work...I have never changed it! jeesh haha
Enough with the domestic stuff. Incredible city...love the buildings and the architecture. I think I was up for 24 hours that first day. After visiting with Bill I went up to the Peak view point. The weather was great, warm and sunny and I knew the weather was going to change so I made it a priority. I could see as far as Kowloon. It is amazing how the sky scrappers and the steep cliffs are almost one. Took some pics but will not be likely able to upload until I get to Thailand. Then went through Hong Kong Park, nice bird sanctuary - very picturesque. This is one busy city...and as Kevin says...you can smell the money haha. It feels so very Global. Met Bill for a late dinner and we walked the night life.
All is well.....as soon as I sort out of few things. Cab rides here are better than a roller coaster. People are friendly, polite and respectful. Stay tuned....
Well, anyone that knows me well would know that I am a terrific planner and had everything covered off before I left in anticipation of anything. Though I made one "dreadful" error - I did not bring my laptop. Only became an issue when "everything" went wrong! haha. After a day and a half and a gazillion wireless opportunities I have uncovered an Internet access point in "The Pacific Coffee Shop" on Hollywood Rd. But I digress....where did things go wrong haha:
Let's see, I got on the plane and quickly went to sleep. Damn flying apartment building...too cool, and too smooth...I drifted off with dreams of great adventure. While I was asleep they put a lovely lunch in front of me. I woke up, moved my arm and proceed to knock the wonderful refreshments into my lap. Soaked right through to my underwear. A sign of things to come :). I had to dry my underwear wear on my arm rest...good thing I had a window seat. The gentleman beside me was quite amused. It always strikes me, as when I went to Japan, the cultural role reversal. Enroute to Japan the Asian gentlemen was using a fork and knife and I was using chopsticks...similar irony here...when breakfast came and our choice was Asian or Western and my new Asian friend orders Western and I order Asian. Actually the trip went well and I made it on time and the transition to the state of the art train to downtown Hong Kong went smoothly.
A great coincidence was my friend Bill is in Hong Kong on business and he met me at the train and made sure I got to the Hotel okay. Good call Rob, very intereting neighbourhood...vibrant! So of course I screwed up with the international time differences. I booked in and pre paid for the Sunday night the 20th Vancouver time rather than whenI was actually here Hong Kong time...the 21st... Over budget already haha. No worries, I will just get some cash right?? Not...bank card will not work. No worries I will E mail somebody...Not!I can not find a damn computer haha....finally found one and my shaw account pasword will not work...I have never changed it! jeesh haha
Enough with the domestic stuff. Incredible city...love the buildings and the architecture. I think I was up for 24 hours that first day. After visiting with Bill I went up to the Peak view point. The weather was great, warm and sunny and I knew the weather was going to change so I made it a priority. I could see as far as Kowloon. It is amazing how the sky scrappers and the steep cliffs are almost one. Took some pics but will not be likely able to upload until I get to Thailand. Then went through Hong Kong Park, nice bird sanctuary - very picturesque. This is one busy city...and as Kevin says...you can smell the money haha. It feels so very Global. Met Bill for a late dinner and we walked the night life.
All is well.....as soon as I sort out of few things. Cab rides here are better than a roller coaster. People are friendly, polite and respectful. Stay tuned....
Saturday, January 19, 2008
The START!!!!
Greetings family and friends it is the beginning of my Asian
Adventure :). My first unstructured extended international
holiday. It is my hope to post a few photos and journal the travels
of this world class explorer. Thanks to Howard in PEI this soon to be
pulitzer prize winning blog is off the ground :) I had a wonderful
meal with Lia and Kevin and I am soon off to the airport for my
Cathay Pacific flight which departs for Hong Kong at 2am Sunday
morning arriving 730am Monday Hong Kong time. I plan to be there for
three nights and then on to Bangkok to see my brother-in-law Robert.
There may be a third country in the plans but I will not at this time
disclose any details??!! :):) I am so sorry for not returning some
of the calls that came in today from all you well wishers but I was
behind in the old schedule and have been in a bit of a panic up until
this moment. It was a very challenging week as I taught the three
day course "Covey 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" to a group of
RCMP employees and several external partners. That, as well as
wrapping up with work and preparing to be away for a month made it a
bit hectic. Enough with the domestic chatter. I know it is stories
of high adventure you now seek and that is what you you will find
here as one calamity after another will unfold :)....so wish me luck .
Love Pete
Adventure :). My first unstructured extended international
holiday. It is my hope to post a few photos and journal the travels
of this world class explorer. Thanks to Howard in PEI this soon to be
pulitzer prize winning blog is off the ground :) I had a wonderful
meal with Lia and Kevin and I am soon off to the airport for my
Cathay Pacific flight which departs for Hong Kong at 2am Sunday
morning arriving 730am Monday Hong Kong time. I plan to be there for
three nights and then on to Bangkok to see my brother-in-law Robert.
There may be a third country in the plans but I will not at this time
disclose any details??!! :):) I am so sorry for not returning some
of the calls that came in today from all you well wishers but I was
behind in the old schedule and have been in a bit of a panic up until
this moment. It was a very challenging week as I taught the three
day course "Covey 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" to a group of
RCMP employees and several external partners. That, as well as
wrapping up with work and preparing to be away for a month made it a
bit hectic. Enough with the domestic chatter. I know it is stories
of high adventure you now seek and that is what you you will find
here as one calamity after another will unfold :)....so wish me luck .
Love Pete
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