After more than two years of dive-break, I went for a refresher dive yesterday morning. Just repeating how to assemble the gear and the basic skills like mask clearing and regulator retrieval. Following that, I added a nitrox course to my dive education, which now allows me to use different gas mixes for diving (e.g. […]
Lake what?
Another nice day in the high Alps. It started a little cool and overcast but around noon turned into a sunny, slightly cloudy day. I had contemplated to visit some sights around the lake today but the prospect of more amazing roads and stunning scenery won me over. So back on the bike. The first […]
At the Gallery
Ended up in a small art gallery by chance today. Ok maybe not that much by chance but rather by the owner’s brother who chatted me up in the streets. Anyway, early on in the visit I had to crush their hopes of selling anything to me, as I told them I don’t have a […]
Reaping
It’s harvest season in Nepal. Some go for grains… while others prey on the gullible. Monsoon is approaching, time to pack my bags.
Farm Life
It’s been almost a week on the farm now and I’m still having a really good time. In the beginning I was a bit concerned about whether it would be a good deal to work 4-5 hours a day and just get food and accommodation in exchange. But the food is just awesome and the […]
Private Beach, Private Pool
The road between Yangon and Ngwe Saung is among the bumpiest I’ve ever experienced. Large parts of it are just the gravel of a road construction site – sleep is all but impossible. We arrive in the middle of the night and, without a room to check in to yet, head to the beach for […]