Random Images


Jean requested that I post more photos of Mike and me. Mike’s photo card isn’t compatible with my iPad, I can’t get at his photos till I am home. Some other travelers were kind enough to get a few shots of us together. So Jean, these are for you.

After dinner...full bellies and big smiles (or is "big smiles and even bigger bellies" a bit more accurate?
After dinner…full bellies and big smiles or is “big smiles and even bigger bellies” a bit more accurate?

At Banteay Srei, the Temple of the Women
At Banteay Srei, the Temple of the Women

Mike, looking thoughtful.
My Valentine...
My Valentine…

Time for group shots:
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Our wonderful guide made sure we had front row seats for the Angkor Wat sunrise
Our wonderful guide made sure we had front row seats for the Angkor Wat sunrise

I DID promise random shots, so here goes. This is the walkway leading to the “laundry” less than a block from the Tara Angkor Hotel. For $12 we got two weeks worth of dirty clothes washed and folded. You might wonder where, because all that is visible are soda cans and umbrellas, which explains why I walked by the place twice. The laundry, you see,is also a cafe. These Cambodians are hard working AND ingenious.

The "bridge" didn't look all that sturdy, but fortunately, the stream wasn't very deep.
The “bridge” didn’t look all that sturdy, but fortunately, the stream wasn’t very deep.

Lest you think the hotel is equally rustic, let me show you the elegance of this gorgeous hotel. Seven of us ladies, and Mike, sipped our gin and tonics in this locale.
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The pool had a Goldilocks temperature…not too hot, not too cold–just right. So refreshing!
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Now for your viewing pleasure, the Southeast Asia version of “Planes, trains and automobiles”

Al is a tad too tall for the tuk tuk
Al is a tad too tall for the tuk tuk
Our chariot to and from Laos.
Our chariot to and from Laos.
Comfortable AND decorative buses
Our guide, Mr Long, in our very comfortable AND decorative bus

I tried several times to send Hal and Karen this photo via email. Maybe the post will succeed. Well, this WAS a mode of travel.

My Canadian friends
My Canadian friends

So far, we’ve had two trips on the Mighty Mekong. The first was in Laos, to the caves.
Those ARE recycled car seats that we a sitting on!
Those ARE recycled car seats that we are sitting on!

The second trip, in Cambodia, was quite an experience because the water level was so low, and the water was extremely muddy.

Beautiful, friendly children were all along the river.
Beautiful, friendly children were all along the river.

No, our boat went QUITE like those on the bank. THIS was our boat.
Enthusiastic photographers
Enthusiastic photographers

Next stop, Vietnam.

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Shelley

I am intensely curious, with a spirit of adventure that is tempered by my very strong aversion to anything with potential to cause pain. I love travel, photography, reading, gardening, yoga, music and propelling myself through space (biking, dancing, walking, dancing while walking). I've never considered a lack of proficiency in any of the previous activities to be a hindrance, counting on abundant enthusiasm to make up for my shortcomings.

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  5. Great photos and commentary! I would expect nothing less from you Shelley! I so enjoy traveling the world with you! Thank you for taking the time to include all of us in your travels 🙂

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    1. That’s so nice of you to say. I’m glad you are enjoying the photos. We go to Halong Bay tomorrow. If the weather cooperates, we should have some good photo opportunities.

      Shelley

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