Yesterday’s mistakes lay the foundation for tomorrow’s victories. A foundation only the person who has made the mistake can see. A firm foundation.

A hodgepodge of adventures in Beijing, a wonderfully historically rich city. My vernacular is in need of more synonyms for amazing and incredible. Needless to say, I’m excited to go back.

Sometimes having something and losing it is worse than not having it to begin with. Or maybe this is simply a form of self deception to comfort oneself. Bemoaning what could have been, having such high hopes for the future, as opposed to appreciating what simply was. A moment only you witnessed. A beautiful creation…

I miss people leaving their shoes at the door. I miss chopsticks. I miss eating onigiri, pandan anything, dim sum, and a variety of wok fried goodness. I miss good public transportation. I miss low prices and positive conversion rates for currencies. I don’t miss the humidity. I don’t miss the toilets. I don’t miss…

After 9 magical days in Japan, and 90 days in total of this year of travel, a new adventure is underfoot. From average temperatures of 56 degrees we are headed back to summer, in full force. Where can you find peak summer in December? Australia, specifically in my case a small town outside of Perth…