A moment of clarity
I was asked to join a fellow teacher to Kanchanaburi for a short weekend. We were attending the ordination of a young monk. Pom took me to the local Wat. There is a beautiful lake that surrounds the Wat, and this ancient dock where the fishermen...
Wat Umong
Truly a hidden treasure, this Wat has incredibly unique structure an setting. It was originally a forest retreat for King Mengrai and built in the 1200s. I had a very difficult time photographing this, as I am a opposed to a flash. However, after...
A Funeral at Night
After a long day of traveling, I stumbled upon one of the few Roman Catholic churches in Viet Nam. I converse with some locals and learned that a famous local had passed away. This was the large gathering, still mourning, at 11:00pm. There is a...
Reassurance?
Note to self (with a side of sarcasm): Please stay with your tour group when traveling to Ha Long Bay.
Dive
There is really no way to describe or capture a worthy photograph at Ha Long Bay. The lighting and air is so pure, and a quiet looms above the little islands. This was a moment of reflection. Our friend, Son, wanted us all to leap over the edge....
Happy 4th of July
A 4th of July Celebration at the US Embassy in Bangkok brought children together to run and play.
Going to the Chapel
I could not think of a better way to close the year, and look to the future, then watching my sister Caroline begin the journey of marriage. It is a very surreal experience, and one that I will always remember. We experience so much in a year-...
The End and a New Beginning
My sister Caroline, on our way to the church for her marriage ceremony, New Year's Eve 2011.
