Crossing a Bridge of Wounds

They say that time heals all wounds. To a certain degree, I agree. Some wounds disappear from view and lived … More

When Others Fall

Recently, I switched on my phone and, clicking on Google, I landed on an article about a New York college … More

Capping a Decade of Railroad Bridge Ties

In early 2009, the Cambodian railway system was in shambles. A French company was brought in to repair the network … More

A Bridge Too Far Gone

I have a thing about bridges: I’m in awe of them when they are well-designed, inventive and delightful examples of … More

(All) About Yves

Little did I know, when my sleuthing began, that all iron bridges and railway routes would lead to a Frenchman … More

The Bridge Watcher

There once was a woman who lived with her husband in a small and primitive wood and metal house. Their … More

An Angel Revealed

A guardian angel of the highest order lives in Battambang and his name is Sok Hom. I met Sok Hom … More

A New Year’s Pilgrimage (x2)

Welcome to the Year of the Rabbit. A year of reverence towards furry pets. It was a day when caricatures … More

The Elusive Bridge

My day began, as planned, with a long-awaited (and compulsory!) half-hour swim in the outdoor pool. Shortly before I completed … More

The Monk and I

After chugging along National Highway 5 for the better part of this sun-drenched day, then wending its way past a … More