Chill week in prep for Nepal! Day 1 Relaxing day at my hotel Tried the hotel buffet restaurant Since my hotel is right in Chinatown, I obligated to visit again. Lunch time. Went back to my hotel to chill a bit for hotel happy hours! Ordered some takeouts for dinner. Day 2 Finally found a… Continue reading Sabbatical Week 20
Month: April 2023
Sabbatical Week 19
Opening Last week in Indonesia – Lombok, lots of pain and lots of memories. Rinjani is amazing. Day 1 Another travel day. I managed to tag along with the Scottish girls to the ferry terminal to go to Gili Islands (500k for 3) Unfortunately, upon arriving at the harbor I encountered probably the worst experience… Continue reading Sabbatical Week 19
Sabbatical Week 18
Opening Finally Bali. Bali is everything. You have all the big city amenities such as an International Airport and Western restaurants, even bars and wineries. Yet, it’s touristy – You pay Western prices and often without Western standards. It’s hustle and bustle and sometimes in an unpleasant way. Warm and welcoming Balinese and yet you… Continue reading Sabbatical Week 18
Sabbatical Week 17
Day 1 Waking up feasting again, first was some local coconut based deserts with palm sugar. Next was the soto (beef soup). It’s my friend’s childhood favorite food. It’s so good that we both finished two bowls. The price was around $10 for 4 bowls. After that big meal, I was taken to the horse… Continue reading Sabbatical Week 17