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From the Journals…Still More from Bagan, Burma (Myanmar). February 1, 2011
May 22, 2017 - I was out the door by 6:00am on a rented bike from the hotel. (Too low, and the seat kept falling back.) It’s scary ridi...
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From the Journals…Bhamo, Myanmar (Burma). January 27, 2011
April 28, 2017 - Our friend Zikola (sp?) and his mother were so kind to us today. After my buffet breakfast on the hotel roof, I went to...
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From the Journals…Still More from Yangon, Myanmar (Burma). January 12, 2011
April 21, 2017 - Having just arrived from my long flight from New York, I woke up on my first morning and took my jet-lagged body to the...
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From the Journals…Even More from Hsipaw, Burma (Myanmar). January 19, 2011
April 17, 2017 - After breakfast at the hotel, Myo Myo (my wife) and I finally got going about 8:30. It was cool and there was still a fa...
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From the Journals…Still More from Kyaiktiyo, Burma (Myanmar). January 14, 2011
April 14, 2017 - We got herded into a cattle truck is the best way to describe it. Slats of wood for seats, so close together there was n...
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From the Journals…More from Bagan, Burma (Myanmar). February 1, 2011
April 10, 2017 - We went to the temple of North Guni for sunset photos. There were only 2 other tourists there. We were a bit too far for...
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From the Journals... Still More from Pindaya Caves, Myanmar (Burma). February 5, 2011
March 27, 2017 - It was a one-and-a-half hour taxi ride from Kalaw to Pindaya. When we arrived we explored and photographed the roving 5t...
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From the Journals…Even More from Yangon, Myanmar (Burma). January 12, 2011
March 24, 2017 - Having just arrived from my long flight from New York, I woke up on my first morning and took my jet-lagged body to the...
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From the Journals... Bagan, Burma. January 31, 2011
February 27, 2017 - We hired a horse cart, and decided that enroute from Nyaung U, where the bus arrived, to New Bagan we would stop for sun...
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From the Journals... More from Ayeyarwady River. January 29, 2011
February 24, 2017 - The boat stayed anchored the whole night, which put us behind schedule (or at least my idea of the schedule). I was unab...
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From the Journals…More from Bagan, Burma (Myanmar). February 1, 2011
February 10, 2017 - We went to the temple of North Guni for sunset photos. There were only 2 other tourists there.
I try to be flexible and...
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From the Journals…More from Kalaw, Burma (Myanmar). February 6, 2011
January 27, 2017 - I slept in today—until 7:00! No bus or taxi to catch, no sight to see, no sunrise pix. I had breakfast downstairs.
I we...
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From the Journals... More from Pindaya Caves, Myanmar (Burma). February 5, 2011
January 23, 2017 - It was a one-and-a-half hour taxi ride from Kalaw to Pindaya. When we arrived we explored and photographed the roving 5t...
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From the Journals…Even More from Kakku, Burma (Myanmar). February 4, 2011
January 20, 2017 - I was up just after 6. The hotel owner had found us a taxi driver. We had a quick breakfast across from the hotel, then...
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From the Journals…More from Bagan, Myanmar (Burma). February 2, 2011
January 16, 2017 - Our driver came by at 4:00 to take us out for sunset pix. We went to Yinmana Paya. It’s an interesting complex that is o...
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From the Journals…More from Shwegu, Ayeyarwady River Trip, Burma (Myanmar). January 26, 2011
January 06, 2017 - I woke up with sore hips and lower back. The mattress in the bunk is thin, but for some reason I wasn’t bothered the fir...
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From the Journals…More from Yangon, Myanmar (Burma). January 12, 2011
January 02, 2017 - Having just arrived from my long flight from New York, I woke up on my first morning and took my jet-lagged body to the...
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From the Journals…Even More from Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma). January 23, 2011
December 30, 2016 - I had breakfast downstairs in the hotel restaurant and got caught up with my journal. Myo Myo (my wife) joined me after...
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From the Journals…Still More from Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma). January 23, 2011
December 26, 2016 - I read for a while, but then felt guilty for not trying to do anything while in Mandalay. I decided to take a walk to th...
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From the Journals…More from Hsipaw, Burma (Myanmar). January 18, 2011
December 23, 2016 - As I was wandering the streets after just arriving in town, I came across this group of young nuns asking for alms. It i...
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From the Journals…More from Kyaiktiyo, Burma (Myanmar). January 14, 2011
October 03, 2016 - We got herded into a cattle truck is the best way to describe it. Slats of wood for seats, so close together there was n...
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From the Journals…Bagan, Burma (Myanmar). February 1, 2011
July 15, 2016 - We went to the temple of North Guni for sunset photos. There were only 2 other tourists there. We were a bit too far for...
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From the Journals…Kyaiktiyo, Burma (Myanmar). January 14, 2011
July 11, 2016 - We got herded into a cattle truck is the best way to describe it. Slats of wood for seats, so close together there was n...
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From the Journals…More from Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma). January 23, 2011
July 08, 2016 - I read for a while, but then felt guilty for not trying to do anything while in Mandalay. I decided to take a walk to th...
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From the Journals…More from Lashio, Myanmar (Burma). January 20, 2011
July 04, 2016 - I really enjoy exploring local markets. There is so much stimulation for the senses--sights, sounds, smells. It’s a grea...
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From the Journals…Still More from Hsipaw, Burma (Myanmar). January 19, 2011
July 01, 2016 - After breakfast at the hotel, Myo Myo (my wife) and I finally got going about 8:30. It was cool and there was still a fa...
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From the Journals…Kalaw, Burma (Myanmar). February 6, 2011
June 24, 2016 - I slept in today—until 7:00! No bus or taxi to catch, no sight to see, no sunrise pix. I had breakfast downstairs.
I we...
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From the Journals…Still More from Kakku, Burma (Myanmar). February 5, 2011
June 20, 2016 - I was up just after 6. The hotel owner had found us a taxi driver. We had a quick breakfast across from the hotel, then...
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From the Journals…Chame, Nepal. December 14, 1988
May 27, 2016 - It was a leisurely morning, with many rest stops and photo stops. Excellent views of Annapurna II and Manaslu to the rea...
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From the Journals…Tal, Nepal. December 13, 1988
May 23, 2016 - I left at 10:10 after saying goodbye to Roy, my hiking partner who was turning back because of serious blister problems.
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From the Journals…More from Bhaktapur, Nepal. December 2, 1988
May 20, 2016 - After a long walk to the bus station, we took a bus to Bhaktapur, a town 12 kilometers from Kathmandu. It is full of int...
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From the Journals…Bhaktapur, Nepal. December 2, 1988
April 01, 2016 - After a long walk to the bus station, we took a bus to Bhaktapur, a town 12 kilometers from Kathmandu. It is full of int...
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From the Journals… More from Braga, Nepal. December 15, 1988
February 26, 2016 - Last night was the first time this trip I needed to zip my sleeping bag up all the way, and even seal the neck cord. Aft...
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From the Journals... More from Annapurna Trek, Manang, Nepal. December 19, 1988
January 25, 2016 - Another day off, rather productive. I’m spending an extra day here at 11, 650’ to acclimatize to the altitude before mov...
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From the Journals…More from Kakku, Burma (Myanmar). February 5, 2011
December 18, 2015 - I was up just after 6. The hotel owner had found us a taxi driver. We had a quick breakfast across from the hotel, then...
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From the Journals… Braga, Nepal. December 15, 1988
September 28, 2015 - Last night was the first time this trip I needed to zip my sleeping bag up all the way, and even seal the neck cord. Aft...
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From the Journals…Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma). January 23, 2011
July 10, 2015 - I had breakfast downstairs in the hotel restaurant and got caught up with my journal. Myo Myo (my wife) joined me after...
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From the Journals…Still More from Hsipaw, Burma (Myanmar). January 19, 2011
July 06, 2015 - After breakfast at the hotel, Myo Myo (my wife) and I finally got going about 8:30. It was cool and there was still a fa...
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From the Journals…Kathmandu, Nepal. December 4, 1988
May 25, 2015 - As I walked into town, I changed money (on the black) at the xxxx xxxx Shop. For TC’s I got $1=Rs29. I explored around D...
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From the Journals... Kalaw, Myanmar (Burma). February 6, 2011
May 11, 2015 - I slept in today—until 7:00! No bus or taxi to catch, no sight to see, no sunrise pix. I had breakfast downstairs.
I...
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From the Journals... Pindaya Caves, Myanmar (Burma). February 5, 2011
May 08, 2015 - It was a one-and-a-half hour taxi ride from Kalaw to Pindaya. When we arrived we explored and photographed the roving 5t...
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From the Journals...Agra, India. January 24, 1989
April 06, 2015 - I slept in until 7:30, and then went for a walk to try to determine where we went wrong last night finding our way back...
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From the Journals…More from Agra, India. January 23, 1989
April 03, 2015 - We arrived in Agra at 6 am, and were immediately “found” by a rickshaw driver. He seemed pleasant enough, so we went wit...
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From the Journals…Hsipaw, Burma (Myanmar). January 18, 2011
February 23, 2015 - As I was wandering the streets after just arriving in town, I came across this group of young nuns asking for alms. It i...
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From the Journals…More from Hsipaw, Burma (Myanmar). January 19, 2011
February 02, 2015 - After breakfast at the hotel, Myo Myo (my wife) and I finally got going about 8:30. It was cool and there was still a fa...
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From the Journals... Colva Beach, Goa, India. February 1, 1989
January 10, 2014 - I got moving early and went down to observe and photograph the activity on the beach. By far the largest event going on...
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From the Journals... Annapurna Trek, Manang, Nepal. December 19, 1988.
December 27, 2013 - Another day off, rather productive. I’m spending an extra day here at 11, 650’ to acclimatize to the altitude before mov...
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From the Journals… Dal Lake, Srinagar, Kashmir, India. November 16, 1988
October 11, 2013 - We haven’t done much today--just lazed around a bit on the roof of our houseboat. We had tea on the veranda, and are now...
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From the Journals...Kakku, Burma (Myanmar). February 5, 2011
August 26, 2013 - I was up just after 6. The hotel owner had found us a taxi driver. We had a quick breakfast across from the hotel, then...
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From the Journals...More from Shwegu, Ayeyarwady River Trip, Burma (Myanmar). January 26, 2011
August 02, 2013 - I already posted another image from this morning on the blog, but also wanted to share this one. Although it can sometim...
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From the Journals...Hsipaw, Burma (Myanmar). January 19, 2011
July 29, 2013 - After breakfast at the hotel, Myo Myo (my wife) and I finally got going about 8:30. It was cool and there was still a fa...
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From the Journals...Shwegu, Ayeyarwady River Trip, Burma (Myanmar). January 26, 2011
May 31, 2013 - I woke up with sore hips and lower back. The mattress in the bunk is thin, but for some reason I wasn’t bothered the fir...
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From the Journals...Agra, India. January 23, 1989
May 13, 2013 - We arrived in Agra at 6 am, and were immediately “found” by a rickshaw driver. He seemed pleasant enough, so we went wit...
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From the Journals...Yangon, Myanmar (Burma). January 12, 2011
April 08, 2013 - Having just arrived from my long flight from New York, I woke up on my first morning and took my jet-lagged body to the...
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My Winning Photos from the WPPA Image Competition, February 26, 2013
March 02, 2013 - Good news! At the quarterly image competition of the Westchester Professional Photographers Association this week, 2 of...
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From the Journals...Lashio, Myanmar (Burma). January 20, 2011
December 31, 2012 - I really enjoy exploring local markets. There is so much stimulation for the senses--sights, sounds, smells. It’s a grea...
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From the Journals...Ayeyerwady River, Myanmar (Burma). January 24, 2011
November 19, 2012 - I had a fitful sleep because I was so concerned about waking up on time. We did wake up before the alarm. It’s a good th...
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