David S. Demarest

Following is the latest update from Gap Adventures regarding the upcoming May trips.  While I remain hopeful, I am increasingly resigned to the idea that plans may not work out as hoped.  According to the torch relay website, the torch is not scheduled to be in Lhasa until June 21st.  Conflicts in Lhasa, Tibet Posted: […]

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While in Colorado I received a message from Gap-Adventures that all Tibet tours have been cancelled for the month of April.  Given the continuing unfortunate situation in and around Tibet, it is appearing increasingly likely that my trip starting May 4th will also be cancelled.  It is difficult to imagine that much will change in the next 30 days.  […]

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April 1st I flew to Boulder to join my cousin Pete for a couple of days fishing on the western slopes of the Rockies.  First day we drifted the Roaring Fork River with a guide, the second day we shore fished the Frying Pan River on  our own.  Fishing was successful on both days.  For […]

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PREPARATIONS CONTINUE! Yesterday was the day for my visit to the Travel Medicine Clinic at the University of Washington Medical Center.  It was a good choice – the staff was friendly, informed, and patient with my many questions.    I must admit, though, that as I sat there listening to Lisa talk about rabies, tick-borne […]

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In planning for this trip, I have managed to learn much about the ins and outs of international travel.  For instance, what countries require a visa (in my case China, India, Nepal, and Turkey), how in some countries you are able to purchase the visa at your port of entry (Nepal and Turkey), and others […]

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