I awake in the upstairs room of the old teak house to an unknown world. Outside, Laos is bright and alive, but I savor a moment behind the floral red curtains, catching only sounds. Kids laughing and yelling to each other. The whir of the ceiling fan. “Sabaidee!” Downstairs I’m greeted by Mr. Somphone, my […]
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Photo Friday: A Day with Padma
Lama Padma has a sweet and easy smile which lights up his face like a butter lamp. I’m fortunate to have him as my guide, as he knows each of the ancient monasteries we will visit that day like the back of his hand. It’s brutally hot in the high Himalayan sun, but when we […]