Arrived in Kolkata today about noon. As planned, my ride to my lodging was at the airport. Suffice it to say that is where the expected stopped. Flying into Kolkata was like going back in time 50 years. The little round cabs (I will try to get a picture), the antiquated airport (probably older than […]
Entries from May 2008
May 7 – Kolkata (Calcutta)
May 7th, 2008 · 2 Comments
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May 6 – Bangkok
May 6th, 2008 · 2 Comments
Bangkok. A number of words come to mind: Hot, dirty, energetic, frantic, colorful, historical, fascinating, smelly, aromatic, dirty. I am sure there are more. Did I say hot? It is also humid. If one looks at the photo of me below in the blue shirt, you will see it is mostly wet. And it was […]
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May 5 – Another Day in Beijing
May 4th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Yesterday was a day spent on tour, with, of all companies, Grey Line. Nevertheless, it was a good tour and well worthwhile. There were four of us, plus the guide and driver. A man from Toronto, and a couple from Glasgow. We visited one of the Ming tombs, a restored portion of the Great Wall, […]
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May 3 – Hello from Beijing!
May 3rd, 2008 · 2 Comments
My first reaction arriving Friday evening in Beijing? They are really right about the smog. It was really bad…. My second reaction? In many ways, a sense of order – unless, of course, you are talking about the traffic…. My third – they will never be ready for the Olympics. Even late Saturday evening, on […]
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