The Orient and some stones

Just returned from a trip to China, India, the UK thanks to my dear employer, Uncle Bill.

It was fascinating to see the modern version of Beijing, pre-Olympics. The city is bursting with development activity, while standing poised to show the world it's best manners. One observation: for a city this large [population ~12 mil] there was virtually no garbage anywhere.

Bangalore, India was not the same. Where Beijing is orderly, clean and poised; Bangalore is a beautiful chaos. The city [and India in general] reminds me so much of Mexico. To walk around among the locals feels like a second home, all aspects of humanity spill over into the streets - it's lovely!

The UK was also lovely, but in a timeless sense. We had time to visit Stonehedge - which is about as timeless as humanity can get - driving through the English countryside to get there. The farms are beautiful landscapes shaped to exploit color, pattern and season. Compared to Bangalore, it's a quiet affair, livestock and birds make the most noise.

I'll upload pics later. Con paz.

frank