A Bit of Patience in the Indus Valley
You think American airport security is a hassle, count your blessings. Travel to problem areas in India is the ultimate… read more
An Unsuspected Pilgrimage
I made a pilgrimage unawares and it left me in an agitated silence among the incense smells of Indian tourists… read more
Religion to Maharajas
From poverty of religion to the gold and silk jewels of maharajas, from an ambiance of Namaste bows, dahl, red… read more
The Dalai Lama Downer
When the Dalai Lama speaks, everyone listens.In Dharmshala, India, where his exile government has existed for fifty years, his kingdom… read more
Pardon Me, A Little Luxury
At 6:30 in the morning in Kathmandu, Nima, his daughter, Jeeba the agent, Karen and Brad joined us for early… read more
Various Kinds of Dying
We were booked on the first flight out of Lukla at 8 in the morning, but really we were about… read more
Commercial Appeal Travel Blog
A new post is up: “Our flags fly!“
Trekking Is High, Not a High for This Deacon
The morning started with the pounding of drums, clashing of symbols and tooting of deep horns. A Puja blessing was… read more
Personal summit
The Heart and Soul of Trekking in the Himalayas
You’ve never had anyone wait on you until you’ve been in the hands of the Sherpas. They are humanity’s servers…. read more