Sharry Miller

Still Alive in Asia

Shopping reigns supreme in Asia. I'd had high hopes of a good nap on the 5+ hour flight from Bangkok, Thailand to Seoul, Korea overnight so that I'd be able to escape the Incheon airport and explore Seoul a bit during my 11 hour layover today, but the constant bustle of the beautiful Korean Air Lines' flight attendants as they first served meals and then hawked duty-free wares allowed me only brief moments of dozing.... Read more →

Packing for Bhutan

To preserve my sanity, I decided not to go for one final bike ride today. My plan had been to ride for an hour after work, wash a load of laundry (including the cycling clothes I'd been wearing), and pack for my trip. I started getting a bit too stressed about getting packed in time, however, and decided that I didn't really want to spend my last night home in a tizzy. I forewent the... Read more →

Frantic Preparations for Bhutan

It seems as if I've been running about madly, but getting nothing done. I've been trying to make sure everything is in place before I leave Friday morning (!) for my trip to Bangkok and Bhutan. Goodness knows, if I don't have everything done, my family won't survive without me! Of course, it's not true. They'll survive just fine. The worst I'll come home to is a dirty house, but, to be honest, it'll be... Read more →

Bhutan Training - Stymied by Snow

34 degrees and wet, heavy snow all day - needless to say, I was less than inspired to ride. I'd had every intention of it, and if it had just been rain falling, I'd have been out there, but I just couldn't face the snow. Instead, I spent 50 minutes on my treadmill and watched the first episode of Glee on Netflix. I foresee a lot of treadmill time in the future so I can... Read more →

Bhutan Training - The Mountain Bike Phase

Alright, alright, I'm a weenie! Despite the fact that it was 45 degrees and sunny (our nicest day yet), I let winds strong enough to buffet my 3/4-ton truck around keep me from riding. I know, I should have been out there anyway. The wind would have just added a toughening element to my training. It didn't help that I'm feeling a bit dispirited after my outing with Pali yesterday. We did 10 miles, and... Read more →