Adventures of Isabel

NB: I wrote this in Hong Kong airport on Friday morning, only now noticed it didn’t make it onto the site.  So, for those who may be interested, here it is.
In the end, my layover in Hong Kong was so long that I decided to go into the city, explore a bit and rent a [...]

I’m heading out to catch my flight to Jakarta in just a few minutes. And unless SFO has decided to join us here in the 21st Century, I’ll be incommunicado until I reach Hong Kong, where they actually have free wifi.
Yes, I am that cheap.
But really?
I’ll have a nice looooong [...]

Back to California, after a long, parched, uncomfortable but uneventful flight. I’m worn out, but happy to be back in my room, watching desperate flight of the last (I hope) of the ants that had taken up residence in my computer.
Notes from Manila:
It’s been a brilliant exit from the Philippines.Absolutely torrential rains, and a [...]

Kicking it old-school with Dr. Cullinane in the VIP lounge at Cebu-Mactan airport.
Sadly, here in Manila, where I’m waiting for my flight to Jakarta, the accommodations are a bit more basic. But I can’t win every time.
It’s been a short & sweet visit to Manila. Catching up with friends, visiting archives and libraries here, [...]

Smoking Lounge, Taipei Airport
Made it to Taipei, Taiwan. Confirming, once again, that airports (at least the big ones) are pretty much identical the world over — though this one is a bit chillier than average. Points for free wireless. Demerits for bad, overpriced coffee.2 more flights to go.