Religion
Making Merit
When in Luang Prabang in October, I definitely want to see/attend the morning alms giving ceremony, although they say it can be a bit of a zoo. Apparently, there are tons of people shoving their cameras in the faces of the monks, using flash photography and selfie sticks. My plan is to take my Nikon with … Continue reading
Love Story
Once upon a time on a small university campus in Kansas, I was there for Senior Weekend – where seniors spend the weekend checking out the campus to decide whether they want to attend that university. One of the events for the weekend was a dance at the Student Union, which I attended with a … Continue reading
Knocked Off of My Bucket List
What prompted my trip to Cambodia was my question to other travel aficionados – what is the most amazing site that you’ve ever seen? About 98% responded with Angkor Wat. Machu Pichu ran a close second. Therefore, Cambodia got thrown into the midst of this year’s Thailand/Bali trip. It was time to get Angkor Wat … Continue reading
Headless Buddhas
On Saturday morning, N. once again brought me breakfast, which he’d made at home. After I’d eaten, we decided to go to Chatuchak Market (also known as JJ Market) first, then head out of town to Ayuthaya. I was excited to finally see both of them. Chatuchak is huge, with both an outside and an … Continue reading
Easy Rider For A Day
On Tuesday, October 22nd, I’d booked an all-day motorcycle tour (as a passenger) with Easyrider Hoi An. Arrangements had been made via E-mail, with payment to be made the day of the tour. The company assured me that rain gear would be provided and that nothing less than a typhoon would cancel the tour. My … Continue reading
Who Remembers This on Musical Monday?
I thought a little Gregorian chant-inspired music was in order. This, for some reason, reminds me of my days in West Hollywood, particularly when I’d go partying with Muffy in Pasadena. “Sadeness” by Enigma
Spirituality
For those of you who know (and for those of you who don’t know), I’m Catholic. I’m not the type of Catholic that goes to church every Sunday and takes communion and all of that. I go to church when I feel the need, I give things up for Lent, I prefer to attend Easter … Continue reading