Tibet is full of magic and wonder. I see the people smiling with their hearts. There is so much history in Tibetan Buddhism that I admire, partially because of what the people have had to endure under Chinese rule. The Tibetan...
China Photo Blog (Beijing, Pingyao & X’ian)
Beijing Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City: Heading to see a hutong (traditional Chinese townhouses), and dumpling making: Meeting a “Cricket”champion, no not the sport, but the insect. He claims he paid for his hutong with his winnings from...
A Day of Peace in Beijing
Though we, technically, had a day off today (translation: we were on our own…no guide), we decided to visit three temples, but the first and last were the most special to us. The first was the Yonghe Gong Temple (Lama...
Kanpai! Tokyo Photo Blog
While we were only there for essentially 2 days, we had an incredible experience and really enjoyed ourselves in Tokyo. It was amazing to see a city of 34 million people. There were certain times of day when you...
Zazen (Zen Buddhist Meditation) or 坐禅 in Japanese
Zen Buddhism has a meditative discipline named “zazen” in Japan. Zazen literally means seated meditation. Meditation in Japan is a discipline practiced by Zen Buddhist monks and, a few days ago, we were able to see into the world of the art...
Kyoto Photo Blog
Monday, August 31 Nijo Castle (Shinto shrine). Kinkakuji (aka Golden Pagoda) Buddhist Temple. Ryoanji Temple (zen rock garden). Strolling through the Nishiki food market in downtown Kyoto. Strange smells, strange sights, all incredibly intriguing. Calligraphy...
Siem Reap, Cambodia Photo Blog
We’ve had an amazing time in Cambodia. Phnom Pehn and Siem Reap have so much beauty and history. Phnom Pehn was filled with remnants of the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge regime, which still seem to oppress the people...
Northeastern Australia – Crocodile Adventure, Daintree Rain Forest and Botanical Ark
Sorry for the delay…we are getting caught up on photos, now that we can upload… HARTLEY’S CROCODILE ADVENTURE PARK Crocodile on a stick…Brayden is quite the carnivore. He ate 4-5 satay sticks of crocodile meat. We could not get...
Phnom Penh, Cambodia Photo Blog
PHNOM PENH Our riverboat ride over to the Silk Island along the Mekong River. Wedding Anniversary Buddhist blessing with one of the Buddhist Monks. Spinning Silk (from the silkworms that create a cocoon, the women then boil the...