Hey, my blog’s supposed to be about randomness, so here are a few random musings from the last few days. The Unreal Water Fountain What’s up with airports adding fake sound effects to various items? On Sunday when getting a drink from a bubbler (water fountain to folks outside Wisconsin) at Seattle’s airport, I noticed this very robust water gurgling sound. It in no way matched the dribble of water the fountain was…
Leave a CommentMonth: November 2008
Hello All, Sorry I haven’t written any updates in a while, but I’ve been in the sticks of Nepal where email access is nonexistent/unreliable. I’ve enjoyed the country, but aspects of the tour have been very disappointing, and the last several days have not been without drama. Let me explain. We got to a nice resort in Pokhara called Tiger Mountain–very beautiful, remote placewhere Sir Ed Hillary and the Royals once stayed. Gorgeous views of…
Leave a CommentNamaste All! Yesterday after I sent the email, I walked around the area, and noted a crowd had gathered around this car that had its windows smashed out. About a dozen cops with batons and shields were in the area. Would have been a great photo, but didn’t think it would be wise. On the way back to the hotel, I saw a truck with cops in riot gear. According to our guide, the protests…
Leave a CommentNamaste All! I arrived in Kathmandu yesterday afternoon to a beautiful day–partly cloudy, high 77, low humidity! While waiting for the plane, it was interesting to note the high level of excitement in the terminal. Thank goodness I didn’t have to sit next to the Witch of the Skies, a woman who gave filthy looks to her seatmates for having the audacity to get up to use the bathroom, and snapped at the young Nepali…
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