A note...

Best thanks to those who have been writing to me, and apologies that I'm unable to respond individually. Time is short, and connection, as you'll have gathered, is uncertain. One thing, though: the nature of this tour is such that connecting with local people in any depth is virtually impossible. In part because of the language issues, in part because the tour is by nature a kind of closed group, and we're kept very busy. Still, per your requests, I'll do what I can... Best of everything to everyone out there... PAL