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August 2010

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Howling Birds & Fancy Coffee

Monday morning (30-August) The weather is on the cool side here in Bangalore right now. Yesterday was very mild – in the low 80s… and this morning by the pool is even a little chilly. ‘Swimmer Guy’ has returned and…

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Spoil > Shop > Spoil

Sunday morning (29-August)I arose early – lots to do… and the party continued. Though it wasn’t on the breakfast buffet, the team scrounged up a gulab jamon and brought to my table. Who would have ever thought Bangalore could be…

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Survival of the Sanest

Late late late Saturday night (28-August) Getting from Point A to Point B seems like such a simple goal… But put three flights, a few hundred passengers, multiple security checks, and miles and miles of endless walking through monstrously large…

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Fuwuyuan

Friday night, 27-AugustThe days with my international teams are such a treat – they truly are. You get these precious few hours to spend time with folks who work hard 24/7 just for a sincere ‘thank you’ and it reminds…

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Cab Tour.

Friday, 27-August… Rush hour. Dalian – where a $2 cab fare can sometimes get you a micro City Tour! This morning on the way to the office the traffic was TERRIBLE… I began to think that maybe my “Little Hometown”…

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Making Miyagi Proud.

I always seem to draw attention. Between my fair complexion, my latest gadget, or my penchant for hats (oh – and let’s not forget all my ‘one gram gold’!), I know these folks can’t help but stare… and I have…

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Crossing the Pond.

Thursday, 26-August I’m here. My luggage is here. My travelling colleague did not get off quite so easily as he was ‘Stranded in Seoul’ for the night. Flights out of the States were easy – but what is it with…

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Around the World in … 8 Days?!

Wednesday, 25-August – weeeeeeee hours of the morning This will be a fast one! I’ll visit both China and India in just a little over a week – with almost as many nights spent sleeping on the plane as I…

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