Category Archives: Travel

Next few days I am on vacation from work, from home, from “things”. I’m flying down to visit an old friend, archeologist, and beer buddy in Lancaster/Palmdale. The desert holds a very special place for me. I practiced archeology there, … Continue reading →

I’ve decided a few times to go go to OSCON. Last year, it was all set; but I ended up in Chennai for some months. This year is different. While in Santa Cruz the last few days, I decided to … Continue reading →

Its Saturday morning at the hotel. Ended up not doing much after all last night. Found a BBQ place which was quite good and did some wifi at a starbucks where they don’t have the stupid limits that Peets does. … Continue reading →

Welcome back me! I got back Saturday morning at 1030. Fastest time through US customs ever. About 15 minutes and with a cheery “welcome home” from the customs guy. I spent the last flight talking to Gordon who has lived … Continue reading →

Well, its Saturday morning here in Singapore at 5am. I had a few beers that knocked me out last night and slept quite well instead of waking up every 2 hours. I’m having instant coffee chock full of fun in … Continue reading →

Its strange when you get into a place at 8am after flying the evening to get there. There is a 2.5 hour time difference between Singapore and Chennai. The flight only takes 3.5 hours but by the time you figure … Continue reading →

Today is my last evening in Chennai. I will leave for the airport at 10pm or so. This has been a very good trip for me at a work level. I got a bunch of stuff done. I’m sitting in … Continue reading →

Tomorrow is my last full day in Chennai. Last night, I went over to the Hotel New Woodlands Krishna restaurant and had vegetarian food. Ended up sharing my table with a IT manager from Bangalore so we discussed life in … Continue reading →

Its now Sunday here and the days are counting down until I depart. I have 4 workdays left this trip to be in Chennai and then I head out for Singapore again and then Tokyo and back home. I’ve really … Continue reading →

Its the weekend. I woke up this morning at 7am. Hurray! No 4am awakening. Last night here on the MGM Movie channel I found a old western to watch. Very happy with that. I love horse operas. I’m drinking a … Continue reading →