We had perfect weather at the summit. It was cold, but not freezing. And the skies were mostly clear, with just enough clouds to give perspective & help color the red morning sky. There were probably about 100 people up … Continue reading
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Mt Kinabalu – Laban Rata Lodge
The lodge was warm & heated… and had lots of food. The kitchen was stocked with water, chocolate, and other supplies (INCLUDING postcards & stamps – I sent one to my parents) . All the supplies for the lodge are carried … Continue reading
Hike to Laban Rata
Chris & I left the trailhead around 10am with our guide Julius. (I know that’s probably not how he spells it… but that’s the best that I could pronounce.) The trail was steep & I started really feeling the altitude … Continue reading
Mt Kinabalu – The Mountain
My friend Chris & I decided to climb Mt. Kinabalu. The summit is 4095 m (13,450 ft), the tallest between the Himalayas & New Guinea. For some perspective, Mt Rainer is just taller 4392 m (14,410 ft) - although, since you’re trucking through … Continue reading
Elephant Sanctuary
Based on a recommendation, my friend Chris & I headed out to the Kuala Gandah, an elephant sanctuary about 2 hours outside of Kuala Lumpur. We had the most excellent Mr Razali as our guide. The elephants at the sanctuary … Continue reading
Petronas Towers
The Petronas Twin Towers were beautiful at night. It’s no wondering they’re a symbol of Malaysia.
WPF Overview talk @ TechEd Southeast Asia
Thanks again to everyone who attended the WPF overview talk today! Some links: WPF Community Site (the patient monitoring source code will be posted here soon) Microsoft Expression ZAM 3D by Electric Rain World population app – source code … Continue reading
Asia Travels
On Thursday, I leave for Malaysia & China for a trip with equal parts business and pleasure. Very excited! I’m bringing along both my film SLR & my digital point and shoot. So they’ll be some real time photo and a bunch … Continue reading
More Photos from Travels
Going through my stacks of negatives, it hit me how lucky I’ve been to travel. Here are a few more of my favorites from an early 2004 trip. charles bridge in prague, czech republic prague, czech republic park … Continue reading
Film, Digital, & Vacation Photos
Just got the last of my film developed (yes, developed :-) ) from Thailand/Cambodia. This roll was b&w of Angkor. I’ve posted the ones I liked. On the camera front, some news: I’ve just ordered my very first digital camera, a Fuji V10. This … Continue reading
Back in Seattle
It’s difficult to grock that “this morning” (well, 41 hours ago — that international date line can really mess with you) I was in Bangkok. Tomorrow, I’m back at work. Vacation is over. :-( Thailand and Cambodia are beautiful countries. … Continue reading
Bangkok – It’s All in the Name
One of my favorite tidbits from the Lonely Planet: Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit That’s Bangkok’s official name. The rough translation is: The city … Continue reading