Recently, I switched on my phone and, clicking on Google, I landed on an article about a New York college … More
Tag: bridge
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
My (Therapeutically-Bracketed) Day
It was a full-body scan, holistically therapeutic kind of day. Literally. From the tips of my toes to the top … More
