A Change Of Pace

[JK Knives]

I thought I would post something a little different, photos of when I had to travel to China!

These photos are from Shanghai in June of 2006

Here I am in my "fat days", ( 6' 2", 260 lbs.) I`m about 40 lbs lighter now.

 

[JK Knives]

These were taken in Suzhou in January of 2007.

 

[JK Knives]

This is what I had in the bag you see me carrying, it never left my side. I decided to put together a basic kit to make me worry a bit less. I bought an inexpensive Eagle Creek over one shoulder backpack to carry it all in. Here is what went in it.
2 bandanas
heavy work gloves
duct tape
zip ties
notebook
pen
sharpie
extra pair of glasses
first aid book
first aid kit
aspirin
advil
pepto bismal tablets
shoelaces
whistle
Victorinox Swisscard
Victorinox Sportsman 2
Leatherman tool
mini prybar
Minimag flashlight
extra batteries and bulbs
sewing kit
safety pins
eyeglass repair kit
smokes
matches
bag of Jolly Rancher candy (for the flight,no smoking for over 16 hours)

I took the bag as carry on with everything in it except the cutting tools, I kept it by my feet for the entire flight. At night in the hotel, I put my passport and wallet in the bag in case I had to leave the hotel for a fire or something.
As you can see, I "survived" my journey. Here is a pic of it all except for my Jolly Ranchers.

 

[pitdog]

Some great pics there John, I bet that was a place to remember eh !!!

There are so many places I'd like to visit someday !!!!!

 

[rooikat]

I love that carry kit!

Well planned out.

 

[C Bryant]

wow those are some great pics!

 

[udtjim]

Great pictures. I was there in 65 and 67.

 

[Mack]

Great pictures. I was there in 65 and 67.

One day I hope to buy you a beer or three and hear the stories.:thumbup: