This past weekend was the DC Kite Festival. I wasn’t sure what to expect, so next year I’ll know to bring my own kite. People were flying their kites all around the Washington Monument: A master kite builder from China disassembled this beast, put it into luggage, came to DC, then reassembled it: Then they [...]
Entries from March 30th, 2008
STT -> JFK -> ???
March 9th, 2008 1 Comment
Don’t arrive at the St. Thomas airport any earlier than you have to. There’s nothing there except a giant, hot room full of irritated travelers. “The flight to Philadelphia scheduled for 5pm will now be departing at 10:35pm.” I was glad that our plane was only arriving to St. Thomas a few minutes late. Their [...]
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St. Thomas – Day 4
March 9th, 2008 No Comments
With checkout at noon and my flight at six, I wasn’t sure what to do with myself. I decided to take my chances with the taxis and head into town. I talk to the front desk about the best way to do it. Basically they said walk down the road in the direction I want [...]
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St. Thomas – Day 3
March 7th, 2008 No Comments
This is all I have to show for myself: So, in other words: pretty good day. I’m leaving St. Thomas tomorrow. Here’s the problem:
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Life Takes Visa Propaganda
March 16th, 2008 4 Comments
The Visa Version: There’s a crowded restaurant at lunch. Choreographed masses spin with loaded trays. Lunch-goers approach the register, present a magic Visa card, a quick swipe, the card is handed back and they walk away. Some poor clod gets to the counter and tries to pay with cash – the dance is brought to [...]
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