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Luang Prabang, Laos
07 April 2009
The sun had already set when I settled the bill at l’Elephant and walked up the darkening street away from the Mekong. This small town with French ambiance and Asian culture is calming, very calming compared to the wars.
The night was cool and quiet and there were no mosquitoes. No sounds of birds although I saw a few sparrows. During my last trip to Laos, I ate baked swallows along with beetle soup. People eat practically everything in Laos. Fresh bats can be bought in a local market, and live frogs whose legs have been broken. Without refrigeration, they keep the frogs alive so the meat will not spoil, and break their legs to prevent escape.
Just across the street from the restaurant l’Elephant, where I had duck that was as good as any I had tasted in China, is the entrance to the temple called Nong Sikhounmuang. They say the temple was founded about 280 years ago.
And so as I walked up the quiet street, there was a monk sitting in the only open window at the monks’ quarters of the temple, and there I stopped and carefully made this photo for you.
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Comments
That is one bright light.
Shall we say...he is enlightened?
I personally know several top notch photogs, one of which graduated at the top of his class from Chapman(http://www.chapman.edu/), you are right up there with them my friend;-)
Keep up the outstanding work:-)
internet access. Does the government allow women to vote or hold office?
Prayer for you always,
Pat
God Bless You and nurture your Mind's EYE............Until we have the distinct pleasure of your next masterpiece!
Respectfully,
Christina Finn
The "Pillow MOM!" take good care and be careful out there, you are in our PRAYERS! GOD Speed!
Best to you and may God be with you on your dangerous travels. We all appreciate you more than we can express in these comment boxes.
Any chance you could turn this into a screen saver download? I think many would appreciate starting and/or ending their computer sessions with the tranquility it projects and inspires.
Ever grateful,
Brandon's dad, Don
I frequently pray for your effectiveness and safety as you ferret out truth often in very dangerous places.
I have never seen you running around in circles trying to decide where you are going. Both AfPak and Mexico are dangerous, especially Mexico. I have lived in Texas most of my life and I work daily in construction with illegals. My take on Mexico is that the Mexican Government (Calderon) have taken sides in the drug wars. They are trying to wipe out all the competition. It is the only thing that makes any sense.
This is not a situation for a "Gringo" to get involved in. All the combatants will kill you for sport. Stay on the Texas side of the border.
Thank you for all that you do. I hope you heed Robert's advice and stay out of Mexico. The photograph is beautiful and very peaceful. Your writing is soothing and exciting. You are in my prayers always. Stay safe.
Semper Fi!
Barb
Thanks Mike
I wonder how you fill your "off" time over there.. the spare afternoon or evening connecting.. is it at arms length?
Do you know America at this time in history? Have you photographed/written stories on the American plight.. the war that has been going on HERE? I think, not. Pick one.. there are many!!!
Come home to yourself..
Namaste
K.
Peace, Bill Scott
I'm a cynical old bugger so I think your photo is abit odd. I think the monk is a statue and you are being just a smigin leg puller! I mean why would the lad face away from the light to read sanscrit? Come on Mike - come clean! You're having us on, right?
Regards,
Jungle Bunny
God bless you.
I sent out 4 boxes of toys to the Army Chaplains in both GWOT arenas, as I do at least quarterly. In January it was 5 boxes. If you ever get a chance to photograph a child with a stuffed toy, please e-mail me a copy.
God bless you for all you do, Michael.
Enjoy your time, and stay out of Mexico!!!
Take care! Be Safe!
As ever, Peace.
-Tracy
Shoreline, WA
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