Tag Archives: Gaming

Summer games

Posted on 2011/08/29 by

I find that I’m not really a beach person. By extension, I’m not much into seaside resorts. Too much sun, too boring to just lay about, I’m not a confident swimmer, sand gets everywhere. So it may seem odd that … Continue reading →

Posted in 05.30-06.20 Giardini Naxos (near Taormina), 06.20-07.18 İstanbul, 08.12-08.23 Antalya | Tagged , | Leave a comment

The most dangerous game

Posted on 2011/06/04 by

I’ve been in Giardini Naxos for almost one week now. It’s a cute little sea-side resort town. Available activities involve driving around the countryside, visiting tiny Sicilian villages, hiking up Mt. Etna, soaking up the sun at the beach, and … Continue reading →

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Poor resolve

Posted on 2010/02/17 by

I’m embarrassed to say that I lasted three days without Nethack. My journal for Saturday begins: PLAYED NETHACK for 3.5hrs, oops? I did enjoy my days off from Nethack, though. At Po’s jeering, I did get out and about, though … Continue reading →

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When $5.99 costs more than $5.99

Posted on 2008/12/28 by

I realize that I haven’t posted any travel summaries in a while. I blame this squarely on video games. Of course, I’m merely an innocent bystander, caught up in events beyond my control. At first it was Fallout 2, purchased … Continue reading →

Posted in 12.27-01.12 Langkawi | Tagged , | 3 Comments

Here I am in Tokyo, playing a computer game

Posted on 2008/12/02 by

Rick’s prediction came true. I bought and downloaded an older game, Fallout 2, to play on my computer while I recuperated from traveling with Po. Po said that the pace had been fast, and I agree, since I’m also feeling … Continue reading →

Posted in 11.27-12.12 Tokyo | Tagged , , | 2 Comments