Tue, Mar 18 - Gangtok to Yuksom
Bikash says we must meet at 6:30AM outside his office. It's hell but somehow I schlep my heavy bag the 400 yards to his office. I hope I've not done permanent damage. I probably should have hired a cab but it irks me to use a cab to move such a short distance when all travel within the city is a fixed rate.
Fortunately, his staff carry the bag down to the jeep stand where we find the jeep to Yuksom. Bikash has booked three seats together for himself, Yogesh (the guide who took me to Lingdum), and myself. Bikash gives me the window seat for which I'm grateful. It's an uneventful drive and we arrive in Yuksom in the afternoon, staying at the Dragon Hotel, a small place with a friendly familial staff. I go to bed early, knowing we have much walking to do tomorrow.
About Me
- David Squires
- I'm currently on a 12 month Leave of Absence from my job at Xilinx. I worked hard to get a major program approved and needed a break from the stress. I took a 12 month LOA back in 1998 and had a wonderful time, getting to know my family again. This time around, it’s more about getting to know me. I have found it difficult to carve out the time necessary to do some thoughtful reflection about myself and how I fit in the world. There have been many major changes in my personal life recently, getting divorced 3 years ago, spending a lot of time with my girlfriend, Jamie, and then breaking up in Dec '07. Having time off will (I hope), provide me with some good non-work stimulation and also give me a chance to do some self reflection and figure out what is most important to me over the next few years. This will likely have a major impact on my personal and professional life. (Aug ’08 update – Jamie and I are back together and our respective journeys during our time apart has given us new insights about ourselves and each other that I believe will result in us being together for a long, long time.) Please send comments, questions, thoughts to: david.b.squires(at)gmail.com
1 comment:
Enjoying reading your travels! Awesome pics, just like being there, well maybe not. Cassandra
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