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Bangkok, 1997
Bangkok is smoggy and hard to get around on your own. English is not a second language. Taxis and Tuk-Tuks were impossible. They would never take us where we wanted to go, they would only take us to shops and dump us off there. If we argued or insisted, they would start yelling at us! Sheisters posing as helpful local people would tell us that the tourist site we were going to was closed and they would take us to another good place (the tourist site wasn't closed, they were going to take us to their shop). Local people on buses were more than helpful about pointing on a map and telling us when to get off, but finding the right bus was a challenge. Either hire your own car and driver, get a reputable local tour guide, or be prepared to spend a lot of time getting the run-around.
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Bangkok, 1997
It took about one and a half hours by taxi from the airport to the Ambassador Hotel on Sukhumvit Road. The Hotel was big (a bit dark) and very reasonable. It was located near Siam Boot Shop where you could get leather boots custom made. Bus #11 took us downtown to Democracy Memorial where we got off and walked from there to the Royal Palace. There must be a better bus?
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Bangkok, 1997
Airbus #3 went to/from the airport to hotels on Sukhumvit. 70 Baht, leaves every 15 minutes.
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Bangkok to Phuket, 1997 - 1999
Thai Airlines has hourly flights to and from Phuket Island.
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Bangkok, 1992
The traffic was terrible and the "hold-it" toilet approach was a necessity from time to time. After coming back I read an article in the Economist about Bangkok traffic and how a new product called the "easypee 2000" was being marketed to motorists with big traffic problems and small bladders.
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Tibet, 1999
Getting into Tibet from Nepal is not too bad if you have lots of time and patience. It is best to have someone in Katmandu arrange to put you on a "group visa" with other tourists.
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Tibet, 1999
Driving the roads from Nepal into Tibet was desolate. Take provisions in case the jeep breaks down. Plan for lots of time.
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Tibet, 1999
This is a great place to go but not for everyone. Accomodations were, at best, rustic. Gaining high altitude quickly causes headaches and nausia. The desolate landscape and lack of resources can hamper travel if there are jeep breakdowns or other complications. It is important to be fit and ready for the unexpected!
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Tibet, 1999
Take a poloroid camera!!
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Nunn, Colorado 1999 "Watching Nunn Grow"
A rousing and almost cosmic afternoon was spent 'Watching Nunn Grow' a couple weeks ago by John Zack and Karen Franzen. Most definitely an experience to be had by all.
When embarking on this adventure it is wise to pack light and often. Food is always good and water (plus a purification system if of Greeley origin) should round out ones provisions.
Best undertaken by those retired from life's expectations, clear your calendar. Time is needed for observation. Be comfortable with time lapsed photography and . . . don't forget the microscope!
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