While I was still in Ulan Baator, Mongolia I attempted to update my journal. The power went out just before I finished and I lost about 40 minutes worth of work. Well, I just spent half an hour updating my journal again, but the entry was erased by the inadequate computer or connection or just by bad luck.

Anyway, I am well and safe in Vietnam. Perhaps I will try to update again, but I am very frustrated at this point and may not. Please check back from time to time. I will certainly update when I return home.

Thanks for all your emails and comments.