What a full day you had. It’s hard enough doing such a hard climb but being pestered by the kids on the motorcycles and the heat must have made it much worse! You’re both the champions!

Congratulations! You’re both super tough.

Perhaps now beyond Bodhisattva and into true Buddhist being. Namaste.

Which reminds me, Bruce. How are you and that new Brooks saddle getting along?

Great shot! You've taken many, Bruce, but this one seems special

I too want a Double Rhino T!

Yeah, all cultures have things that seem weird to others but are probably fine. My buddy ate some fried grasshoppers when we were in North Carolina a few years ago on the Appalachian Trail. Of course, he might have had a few beers beforehand. Or more than a few. The other guys and I couldn't bring ourselves to join him. With the grasshoppers, that is. We joined him with beers.

Naw. I haven’t. I’m sure they’re flavored with some kind of flavorful grilling sauce and probably aren’t bad at all.

I'm famished!
Have you eaten these delicacies?

Hi Jacquie,
So, that's why you know about asphalt!

I feel as though I know very little about Asian anything because Asia is such a huge region and so diverse. Knowing just a little keeps me returning to learn more.

I’m sure those who went to engineering school have. I was a structural engineer before I retired, though I spent the last 20 or so years of my career teaching fundamentals to civil engineering students.

I was interested to learn why you know so much about Asian history.

Thank you Jacquie for your good explanation. I had never heard of asphaltic concrete so it struck me odd. And I'm sure the Burmese have never heard of it either.

I have got to go with the Converse and rainbow argyle sock look!

Well, yes, you're right, Chris. Chang is my go to beer in Thailand mostly due to its cheaper price. It's good beer too.

Trump, "There were good people, on both sides."