Monthly Archives: November 2024

May 30 1992 – Bangkok – Journal

November 10, 2024 – 10:49 am

Two mornings ago I making a call at the overseas phone booth in the Malaysia Hotel. A young bearded man entered the lobby. We had last seen each other in Kathmandu 1990 after a trek to Lantang Glacier. Upon departure westward to Europe I had told Dice, if he was in Bangkok, then you should […]

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May 13, 1990 – Langtang Trek, Nepal – Journal Entry

November 10, 2024 – 10:42 am

Previously published May 21, 2023 I wish my camera was functional. The scenery and people are amazing. I speak with two German trekkers. Dieter is in his 40s. Thin and fit. His hiking partner is Miriam. She has decided to not wear boots and go barefoot like some of our Sherpas. She attacks me for […]

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May 11, 1990 – Brabal – the Himalayas – Nepal – Journal Entry

November 10, 2024 – 8:24 am

Previously published May 17, 2023 After lunch on the trail I left the stop and continued up the path. The forest is thick and the ascent isn’t too taxing. I’ve been at it for an hour and haven’t seen a single soul. Waiting for the porters, Lance, and Dorge to catch up to me. Maybe […]

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May 11, 1990 – Syabru Besi – the Himalayas – Nepal – Journal Entry

November 10, 2024 – 8:20 am

Previously published Nov 10, 2020 Before leaving Kathmandu on the bus to Langtang Glacier, Lance and I dropped two valium each. The road was reputed to be extremely treacherous and neither of us wanted to experience the fears. At Thamel the driver loaded about sixty Nepalese onto the bus along with our guide, Dorge. Our […]

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11-11-11-11-18

November 10, 2024 – 7:37 am

The Great War of 1914-1918 ended on the 11th minute of the 11th hour or the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. My grandfather and grandmother were in France, serving as doctor and nurse with the Royal Canadian Medical Expedition. They returned to Maine with German helmets, bayonets, zeppelin debris, and medals as […]

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