We checked out of the guesthouse and flagged down a tuk-tuk to take us to the airport. The journey by tuk-tuk through the bustling streets of New Delhi is nothing short of an adventure. It’s like being on a roller coaster, but on the road. The driver zigzags skillfully between cars, bikes, and sometimes even…
Month: April 2024
(85) Last Days in Kathmandu
Amoebic Dysentery Imagine going on a journey through India and then Kathmandu, the heart of Nepal, surrounded by stunning mountains and rich culture. However, it quickly turns sour when you start feeling sick, really sick. You find out you’ve got amoebic dysentery. It basically means some not-so-friendly amoebas have made themselves at home in your…
Pakse, Paksong, Party
April 7, 2024 Surprise Dinner We were up in Pakse when we got a call from ‘Ham.’ He and Sa have the ‘Library’ and bar up in Hua Det where we make music. Ham plays several instruments, guitar, drums and bass. Sa sings and is an amazing performer. Ham asks, “What are you doing tonight?…
(84) Beggars, Salesmen, and a Goddess
We spent a lot of time checking out various shops and distributors of merchandise we could buy and resale at markets in the States. One old stuffy shop in particular was very interesting. As we first arrived, the owner watched us carefully as we looked through the normal trinkets on display for the tourists. There…