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Don’t quit now

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Climbing Mount Kinabalu, Part 4 After I realized I had to hike all the way down, over 8 kilometers, I realized I didn’t have much time to dillydally at the top. Time to get … Continue reading

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Travel Photo of the Day (May 22)

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Mostly Mental

Part 1 Part 2 Mount Kinabalu climbing experience, part 3 When they turned the lights out I knew right away I wouldn’t fall asleep. First, I was cold. Actually, my feet were freezing and since my socks were sopping wet I couldn’t … Continue reading

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Travel Photo of the Day (May 21)

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Travel Photo of the Day (May 20)

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Mount Kinabalu: The Facts

Back in December 2012 I started training for Mount Kinabalu. Many of you have followed and encouraged my training and I would like to say thank you for the kind words and support. Before I share about my experience I … Continue reading

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Friday Happiness

Even though it drives a certain travel companion batty, I love to take photos of flowers. Here are some of the flowers we saw in Malaysia. Next week I’ll continue sharing about the trip, including climbing Mount Kinabalu. Many of … Continue reading

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What a difference

Before we left for our trip spring started to make an appearance. When I returned this week I was stunned by the change in Brompton Cemetery, where Miles and I walk a couple times a week. I think it’s safe … Continue reading

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A relaxing day in Kota Kinabalu

After saying goodbye to our friends and thanking them for a wonderful two days in Kuala Lumpur, we headed to the train station for the express train to the airport. I was thrilled to find out at the train station … Continue reading

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Caves, hiking, and farewell

Just outside of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia you can visit the Batu Caves, which is where we went on our second day. The limestone that forms the caves is approximately 400 million years old. K. Thamboosamy Pillay (born in 1850), an Indian … Continue reading

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