We're using Google's "Static Maps API" to draw those maps. Basically, it's just a fancy way of asking Google for a map as an image. It's a nice little tool, but it is somewhat limited in what you can accomplish. One of those limitations is that it doesn't give you access to the Terrain or Satellite map types. So until Google updates its API, there's not a lot we can do from our end.

When I get some free time, I'll probably put out a Wordpress Theme with the full map built in. That should solve the problem once and for all. I'll be sure to keep you posted on that.

In the meantime, you could always just move your blog over to Blogabond itself :)

Anyway, good luck on the Silk Roads. I set out to do that itinerary in reverse a couple years back, but got sidetracked by a girl and am now hopelessly embroiled in domestic bliss. Maybe I'll get back there next year, so be sure to write some good advice!

Jason

written by  Jason Kester on June 21, 2008