Thursday, September 1, 2011

Postcard to Mom and Dad 1992



Photo taken by self timer in Kathmandu, Nepal
the first visit 1992

Do you recognize your daughter? It's November 16th, in Bangkok. Cheryl's out roaming the street trying to find some way to surprise me for my 28th birthday. I'll be calling you tonight, but thought you'd appreciate the photo. Don't worry, the clothes are merely an expression of my dramatic self not a new religious persona. Did I tell you we flew into Nepal, flying straight past Everest and had a magnificent view. We hiked in the Himilayas for 6 days sometimes 8 to 10 hours a day, 20 lbs on our backs. We're in Thailand now and are skipping India in favor of the Philippines (less hassles). I've written to Chito and will call Jerry B., my doctor friend from Japan, so that we should have guides for the tail end of our trip. Bangkok is hot and humid and as polluted as ever but we will be heading for the least rainy beaches as soon as possible. Thinking about starting an import business but will wait to see how practical it is. (Mail sent via post-restante.) I'll be home soon.

Just found this post card and thought I would share.

3 comments:

  1. butternut - really?! wow! your parents must have been blown-away - absolutely blown away! by you i mean. steven

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  2. What a fantastic photo! Given your business today, the postcard seems almost precognitive!

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  3. What a gorgeous photo and a nice memory to treasure. Nearly looks like the trip my brother made. When he was young he hiked in the Himalayas as well, went to Thailand and India instead of the Philipines and many other countries.

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