We’re home from a long and happy trip that took us to Hong Kong, Macau, and Thailand; our first trip to East Asia, and a very interesting one. I’ll have at least a few pictures up in my Flickr account in the next day or two.
I blogged last month about my love of flying. That love was put to the test these past couple of weeks. As loyal patrons of British Airways, we flew to Asia — the long way: Los Angeles-London-Hong Kong and return, or 2/3rds of the way around the earth. Our just concluded homeward journey began in Bangkok; we flew BKK-HKG-LHR-LAX, landing a couple of hours ago after 25 hours of flight time and another eight to ten hours of “lounge time.”
Now that we’re home, the first priority, of course, is time with the chinnies. Then, eventually, to the sea of emails that need answering. And then, starting Monday, some good blogging. I can’t wait to get back to reading my regular blogs — I feel utterly out of touch with everyone, and can only hope that my readership will return.
UPDATE: Public pictures are up here. Friends and family can view a second, private album; email me if you want to be added to that category.
I saw the photo of your plane and wondered if you read Patrick Smith’s column or his book?
http://dir.salon.com/topics/ask_the_pilot/
You make me so jealous. The farthest I’ve traveled is Yellowstone. Kids these days! Perhaps my dream to see Rome or Ireland will come true within the next, oh, ten years.
K, I’ve read the column intermittently, not the books…
Mermade, I traveled with my parents when I was a kid. But from 1987-1997 (the span of my twenties, basically) I didn’t leave the state but twice, and then only to neighboring states. With economic security comes the means to travel, if you make it a priority — and stay childless for a while!
That is some insane love of flying and British Airways.
Dude, that’s some serious dedication to British Airways. You’d have a straight shot 12 hour flight from LAX, no? And cheaper? Wow. Sounds great though!
welcome back, hugo!
Glad that you visited my city (Hong Kong) and one of my favourite places - Macau. Hope you had a good time despite the smog (it was actually a lot better last week but has since turned back to very hazy. It is suffocating).