In The Beginning…

“Imagine being transported back in time, all the way to the Garden of Eden.” That is often my answer when … More

The Spirit of Rouzan

I was reading the New York Times yesterday, when I fell on a recent story which I expected to be … More

Dance of the Winds

This past week, the first of 2015, has brought with it monsoon-like downpours and flooding, dazzlingly bright sunshine and a … 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

Lunar Year Landscapes

The Lunar New Year celebrations continue unabated, from the crack of dawn until long after dark. Chinese music blares from … 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 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

Emails: Forgotten & Found

I received an email from a woman in Cambodia a few days ago. She was a local woman living in … More

Ahhh.. to trek again

Earlier this week, the people of Nepal celebrated their New Year, 2067 according to the Nepali calendar. Had I realized … More

The day I fell through a bridge

January 25, 2009 was an eventful day in Cambodia, the day before Chinese New Year. Preparations were well under way … More