The latest Journal Entries from Dianne at Footstops.com en-us Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:19:48 -0700 Copyright 2008, Bryan Rite @ Footstops.com Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:19:48 -0700 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 240 http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/ Jaisalmer, Rajasthan Hotel Peacock Back in Jaisalmer, on the rooftop of our guesthouse, we prepare ourselves for an afternoon of colorful mischief. Camel caravan meets Gokarna gang. There were seven of us altogether and each... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/5609/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/5609/ Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:49:02 -0700 The Great Thar Desert, Rajasthan There is a strange beauty that can be found in the desert and a simplicity I have learned to appreciate. I have never seen a n... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/5376/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/5376/ Thu, 20 Mar 2008 01:29:54 -0700 Jaisalmer, West Rajasthan Hotel Peacock India offers dramatic landscapes ranging from the soaring Himalayan peaks in the north to the verdant and lush backwaters in the south, from the west there is the bleak and barren Thar... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/5364/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/5364/ Tue, 18 Mar 2008 02:30:13 -0700 Jodhpur, South Rajasthan Jodhpur Train Station The overnight bus journey to Jodhpur can simply be described as awful. It entails a series ... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/5357/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/5357/ Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:28:51 -0700 Udaipur, South Rajasthan Dream Heaven Guesthouse Masala Chai 2 1/2 cups Water 1/2 tsp Tea Masala 1 1/2 tsp Tea 2 1/2 tsp Sugar 2 1/2 cups ... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/5108/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/5108/ Sun, 16 Mar 2008 01:37:33 -0700 Igatpuri, Maharashtra  Vipassana International Academy Block H-31 Vipas... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/4225/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/4225/ Sun, 09 Mar 2008 03:50:38 -0700 20 February 2008 Gokarna, Karnataka 'No Name' Guesthouse So after several near head... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/4750/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/4750/ Sun, 24 Feb 2008 22:00:43 -0800 Hubli, Karnataka Ashok Hotel The caves of Badami, beautifully sculpted into red sandstone cliffs, they date as far back to the Chaluk... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/4749/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/4749/ Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:18:08 -0800 Hampi, Karnataka Shambhu Guesthouse In India, you never know where you may find inspiration and in a country that is as vast as it is varied; those moments that take your breath away can be found just about every corner. From ... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/4746/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/4746/ Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:46:37 -0800 ... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/4389/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/4389/ Sat, 09 Feb 2008 01:30:41 -0800 Arambol, Pernem (Goa) Arun's Huts A ... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/4226/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/4226/ Wed, 06 Feb 2008 01:00:28 -0800 Arambol, Pernem (Goa) Arun's Huts Here in Arambol also known as Harmal beach, a washed up fishing village in North Goa. Jumped on the train southbound to avoid the cooler temperatures up No... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3991/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3991/ Wed, 30 Jan 2008 03:18:01 -0800 Colaba district, Mumbai Oliver Hotel Back in Mumbai, staying at Oliver Hotel in a windowless box, with shared toilets that make you want to vomit as Renata would describe. In my opinion, they are not that bad, I'm just happy w... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3738/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3738/ Mon, 28 Jan 2008 08:15:25 -0800 Station Rd East, Aurangabad Cafe Internet This is India. You don't have to be anywhere or go far to see it. Because it's everywhere you look, staring right back at you. The sights, sounds and smells are far from fami... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3566/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3566/ Wed, 23 Jan 2008 02:32:42 -0800 Shastri Ngr, Linking Road Santa Cruz West I arrived Sunday night in Mumbai. Prior to landing the cabin was sprayed with a disinfectant. An announcement was made and it was clarified that inhalation of this aerosol was safe. It... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3517/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3517/ Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:47:22 -0800 Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong Upstairs Food Court Seating Area Managed to keep my witts about me this time around as I said my farewells. My eyes b... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3458/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3458/ Sun, 13 Jan 2008 02:34:12 -0800 Leveriza Street, Pasay City Espenida Residence Happy New Year! I hope you all survived the holiday season without too much weight gain. Wow.... another year pa... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3507/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3507/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 03:30:07 -0800 Tandang Sora, Quezon City Cortez Residence  Christmas in the Philippines without snow was different to say the least. Although similarities include sumptuous feasts and malls... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3457/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3457/ Sat, 29 Dec 2007 03:28:30 -0800 Ilo Ilo City, Panay Gula Residence I am writing on the shore of the Sulu Bay. Lying here on Raymen beach with an old fashioned pen and paper. After several days in transit and R&R, Lionel an I have departed ways and I&#03... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3307/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3307/ Fri, 21 Dec 2007 03:27:06 -0800 My island hopping adventure started the other morning after a sleepless night at club Embassy in Fort Bonafacio. They call it a superclub - a place to bump elbows with local celebrities and mingle with models. We just happened to catch another grimy... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3305/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3305/ Fri, 14 Dec 2007 03:56:31 -0800 Leveriza Street, Pasay City Espenida Residence I arrived late at night in Manila. Thank goodness the flight from Hong Kong was short. I sat beside a young fellow from the US army, who I later discovered is stationed in ... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3255/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3255/ Tue, 11 Dec 2007 06:19:16 -0800 13/F Kinglearn Bldg Aberdeen Street, Hong Kong To Soho please. 24-26 Aberdeen Street. I was pleasantly surprised when... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3240/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3240/ Sun, 09 Dec 2007 05:19:02 -0800 6:51 a.m. GMT aboard Cathay Pacific CX847 Can't seem to settle regardless of my extraordinary lack of much needed sleep. It's an icy -59`C at a cruising altitude of 35000 ft and I'm chilled right down to the bone. A... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3238/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3238/ Fri, 30 Nov 2007 03:22:09 -0800 Togshing Internet Hub CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, NORTHERN MINDANAO (PHILIPPINES) I've spent the last three weeks traveling along Mindanao's north coast and its adjacent islands. My original plans to travel up north were sabotaged b... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3230/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3230/ Sun, 09 Jul 2006 01:21:25 -0700 Espenida Residence PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES SABAIDEE EVERYONE!! Laos a land of simple pleasures and extraordinary landscapes. I have officially switched into first gear... Guilt Free!! It all started back in Pai ak... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3229/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3229/ Wed, 28 Jun 2006 01:24:47 -0700 Zquence Online PAI, NORTHERN THAILAND Greetings from Pai - a mountain paradise of easy living!! We left Chiang Mai yesterday morning after several days of trekking in the Doi Angkhang mountains. Day I: We visite... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3228/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3228/ Mon, 12 Jun 2006 03:39:38 -0700 Tan Mai Phai Guesthouse HANOI, VIETNAM We've arrived at our last stop on our journey up the Vietnamese coast. Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam's next big city on the rise. While Brea freshens-up from our overnight bus r... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3227/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3227/ Fri, 02 Jun 2006 03:36:09 -0700 Rambo 33 Internet Cafe HOI AN, VIETNAM Saigon City - Population: 8 Million!!! We crossed the border into Vietnam with much greater ease than our entry into Cambodia. We were welcomed with friendly smiles and serenaded by our... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3226/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3226/ Tue, 30 May 2006 01:32:03 -0700 7 Holder Guesthouse, Khao San Road BANGKOK, THAILAND Greetings from Bangkok!!! We flew in late last night for a brief recharge before we begin our journey into Cambodia and Vietnam. The last ten days were spent h... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3225/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3225/ Fri, 19 May 2006 01:31:17 -0700 PHOTO DROP... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3282/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3282/ Tue, 16 May 2006 19:15:20 -0700 PHOTO DROP... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3281/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3281/ Sun, 14 May 2006 19:07:04 -0700 Center Travel - Haad Rin Beach KOH PHANGAN, GULF OF THAILAND Ahhhh... We've finally arrived in the Southern Thai Islands and our beach vacation is off to a great start. The full moon party (FMP) is just around the corner and... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3224/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3224/ Thu, 11 May 2006 01:30:40 -0700 .... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3250/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3250/ Sat, 06 May 2006 03:56:46 -0700 ... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3249/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3249/ Fri, 05 May 2006 03:50:09 -0700 Pondok Lodge KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA   We arrived last night in Kuala Lumpur after a bustling three days in Singapore. Our journey began when we arrived in LAX. The cesspool of all airports. It was dirty, chaotic an... Read More at Footstops.com http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3223/ http://www.footstops.com/dianne_cortez/blog/3223/ Wed, 03 May 2006 00:50:37 -0700