TRAVEL
FLIGHT TO NEPAL
from Phuket, Thailand
from Phuket, Thailand
Onward to Nepal! Shortly after take-off, we heard debris hitting the fuselage and had a mini freak out. Apparently, ice had accumulated on the wings and broken off. Don't they use de-icer?
IS SHE LOST?
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A young woman appears to be making an urgent call while standing outside the Lost In Amsterdam Cafe in central Amsterdam, Netherlands. Do you suppose she's actually lost in Amsterdam?
ANGKOR WAT
Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Look closely, this Buddha sculpture has worn knees. Visitors must be rubbing them for luck as they pass. Nice golden sash―goes well with the red incense!
ANGKOR WAT
Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
The sun is rising and the air is thick and warm as we prepare to enter the complex.
STONE GUARDSMEN
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
We passed this row of stone-faced male figures on the way into Angkor Wat. Fierce guardsmen, perhaps?
ANGKOR WAT
Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Boney and beautiful old trees.
REPACKING
Athens Airport, Greece
Athens Airport, Greece
Gotta keep it lean and mean and tidy.
WINTER WOOLIES
Banff, Canada
Banff, Canada
Nice shot of us, with Cascade Mountain in the background and Phoebe looking like a Russian spy. Meanwhile, I'm having a Starbucks coffee, which is so unlike me!
CORRIDOR AT WAT PHO
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
Two visitors walk barefoot down a long, narrow walkway inside the temple.
POSING AT WAT PHO
Bangkok
Bangkok
Posing in front of a fancy pyramid-piece that looks like it's built out of hard candy.
SCANDINAVIAN CHARM
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen, Denmark
The hazy look of this photo combined with the soft building hues and red tile roofs really captures the feeling of Copenhagen.
AUTUMN IN ØRSTEDS
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen, Denmark
IT'S A PRIME SPOT: a park bench under a big tree with an elevated view of Ørsteds Park with all the leaves turning.
STREET PUP
Central Thailand
Central Thailand
Soooooo cute! For a closer look at the same pup, visit the RANDOMS album.
TRAILER LIFE
Dechen Chöling Centre, France
Dechen Chöling Centre, France
MY FRENCH HIPPIE TRAILER! That long wooden bench on the deck was actually parked on the roof when I moved in. So I brought it down, popped an orange umbrella, and created a sitting area. More inviting, less trailer trashy.
STONEY STYLE
Dechen Chöling Centre, France
Dechen Chöling Centre, France
A variety of stone out-buildings add to the charm and sweetness of Dechen Chöling.
ST. MARY’S CATHREDRAL
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland
Designed by English architect, Sir George Scott, and completed in 1879, St. Mary's is a stunning Episcopal cathedral in central Edinburgh.
CLUNY COLLEGE
Findhorn Institute, Scotland
Findhorn Institute, Scotland
FINDHORN is a world renown self-development center in northern Scotland. I had dreamed of going to Findhorn for years, and then eventually took part in a shamanism workshop on their Cluny College campus, and I returned for work assignments in the years that followed. Dream come true!
GRAZIE!
Florence, Italy
Florence, Italy
Having some Tuscan soup and a glass of Italian table wine. Life is good!
PARK BUBBLES
Geneva, Switzerland
Geneva, Switzerland
A teenage girl reaches for bubbles in a park while simultaneously holding her cell phone. It's modern multi-tasking!
WATER FEATURE
Geneva, Switzerland
Geneva, Switzerland
Kids frolic in a geyser-like water feature in August. Why not?!!
PACKED & READY
Coolangatta, Australia
Coolangatta, Australia
I've got both my backpack and my groove on as we head for the Coolangatta Airport. Next stop: Cambodia!
KHAO SOK NATIONAL PARK
Thailand
Thailand
Wondrous rock formations in Khao Sok.
ALONG THE STRAND
Porto Germeno, Greece
Porto Germeno, Greece
Disguised as an American tourist, I soldier on ahead of my group, scanning the perimeter for threats as I scout for a place to grab lunch. Eventually, I lead my platoon to a cabana-bunker for some much-needed refuge from the blistering sun.
HILLTOP HOTEL
Katakolo, Greece
Katakolo, Greece
Our Airbnb in Katacolo featured bright blue doors and a lovely patio terrace with a sky-high view of the town. A humble paradise, well worth the climb of a thousand steps.
NEPALI CUTENESS
Kathmandu, Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal
I spotted this little girl walking alone near the Boudhanath Stupa. Adorable child, but I had to wonder, "Where's your mother?"
BOTANICAL GARDENS
Kathmandu, Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal
I love the waxy and otherworldly look of these lily pads in the "Garden of Dreams" Botanical Park in Kathmandu.
BOTANICAL GARDENS
Kathmandu, Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal
This fountain looks like it belongs in a fantasy world, like Shangri-La. It's just begging for a wish and a penny!
SCOOTERING AROUND—Koh Phangan, Thailand
Buzzing around the island with Phoebe in the lead—what a blast!
BOHEMIAN HOSTEL
Koh Phangan, Thailand
Koh Phangan, Thailand
Our bohemian-style hostel on Koh Phangan featured a massive bar and hang-out area right on the beach. Maybe $8/night? This is why people travel to Thailand and stay for a month...or a lifetime!
FULL MOON PARTY
Koh Phangan, Thailand
Koh Phangan, Thailand
Phoebe adds a few finishing touches to a friend's cheek before heading off to an all-night Full Moon Party.
TOP ROCK CAFÉ
Koh Phangan, Thailand
Koh Phangan, Thailand
After ascending a long and steep flight of stairs (as if climbing a ladder to a treehouse), we arrive at the Top Rock Café. Wow, that view says it all!
TRAIN STATION FACADE
Limoges, France
Limoges, France
Completed in 1929, the Limoges-Bénédictins Station is listed as a historic monument and considered one of the most beautiful stations for its size in Europe.
WINDOW BOXES
Limoges, France
Limoges, France
Window boxes and a cute sign add color and character to a fairly drab building.
MILANO CENTRALE STATION
Milan, Italy
Milan, Italy
The central train station in Milan features sky-high ceilings, classic Italian tile, and gorgeous masonry work. Impressive!
WHIITE STAG BUILDING
Portland, Oregon, USA
Portland, Oregon, USA
The PORTLAND sign on top of the city's White Stag Building was installed in 1940 and became a city landmark in 1977. Man, with those enormous industrial windows, can you imagine having an office or owning a loft there? DREAM LIFE!
PEARL DISTRICT
Portland, Oregon, USA
Portland, Oregon, USA
These craftsman-style homes in Portland—accented in pinks, purples, salmons and blues—have a uniform and nicely coordinated look to them.
AT THE WHEEL
YES Handicraft, Pokhara, Nepal
YES Handicraft, Pokhara, Nepal
A Nepali man prepares a loom behind a nonprofit woven-goods store. Hmmm, is that big round thing a spinning wheel?
SAY CHEEEEESE!
Pokhara, Nepal
Pokhara, Nepal
Phoebe hams it up with a few local guys. Everyone there is so kind and friendly.
POSING ON PHEWA LAKE
Pokhara, Nepal
Pokhara, Nepal
Hmmm, I wonder whatever happened to that neon yellow backpack? It's looking pretty scrappy, I must have tossed it at some point. It's a blur!
CANOE GIRL
Pokhara, Nepal
Pokhara, Nepal
She just stared at me calmly as I took this photo. Pretty intense!
LEAN BUILD
Aix-en-Provence, France
Aix-en-Provence, France
What a cute skinny building. Wouldn't you love to rent the top floor? Très chic!
FRENCH PATISSERIE
Aix-en-Provence, France
Aix-en-Provence, France
It's a pastryand sandwich shop in a nice old building with a nice green awning.
CANOPY OF PINES
Rome, Italy
Rome, Italy
The tops of these parasol pine trees look like puffy green clouds.
COLOSSEUM SIGHTING
Rome, Italy
Rome, Italy
The Colosseum, I FOUND IT!
CATHEDRAL CLOCK
Lyon Cathedral, France
Lyon Cathedral, France
This 14th C astronomical clock, on display within Lyon Cathedral, indicates the changing positions of the sun and moon.
MULE TAXIS
Santorini, Greece
Santorini, Greece
On the way down to a swimming area, we passed these well-dressed mules, available for hire if you want a lift. Hmm, no thanks!
POSTCARD PERFECT
Santorini, Greece
Santorini, Greece
It's a beautiful white-washed world in Santorini. Picture perfect!
CALDERA AT SUNSET
Santorini, Greece
Santorini, Greece
View from the balcony of our room, which was located above a Greek restaurant. Our room was no-frills and teensy, but who cares when you have a view like that!
WHITEWASHED CHURCH
Santorini, Greece
Santorini, Greece
Lovely view of the white church of Agios Vasilios at sunset.
THAT VIEW
Venetsanos Winery, Santorini, Greece
Venetsanos Winery, Santorini, Greece
Can you believe that view??? It's hard to believe that a place like this even exists. The Venetsanos Winery—if you're ever in Santorini, you have to go!
TUK-TUK TIME
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap, Cambodia
It sure was nice of the owner of this "tuk-tuk" taxi to let me hop on for a quick pic.
PUB DISTRICT
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap, Cambodia
PARTY ZONE! The Pub Street District in Siem Reap is totally hopping on a Friday & Saturday night.
STREET FOOD
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap, Cambodia
HUNGRY? These sautéed insects were out on platters in the Pub Street District, ready to be sold and consumed. Tempting as they were, but we chose not to partake. : )
BIKE VENDOR
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap, Cambodia
This vendor in a mask (pre-covid) had all kinds of goodies loaded up on his bike.
CAFE MURAL
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap, Cambodia
This groovy art wall is a reference to the ancient temple complex, Angkor Wat, which is located near Siem Reap. But I'd still like to ask the artist, "Why the question mark?"
WAR MEMORIAL
Toulouse, France
Toulouse, France
This angel sculpture is featured within the city's Combatants Monument, an outdoor memorial to the local fallen soldiers of WW 1 and 2. She definitely looks like she could hold her own in battle. She even has a helmet!
HAPPY COWS
Limousin, France
Limousin, France
Beautiful brown cows are everywhere in rural France. Bovine ubiquity!
ROTE FABRIK MURAL
Zürich, Switzerland
Zürich, Switzerland
An intriguing mural on the side of the Rote Fabrik Art Center features an Asian woman with a cat on her head holding a can of spray paint. Nicely done.
PARK BARISTA
Toulouse, France
Toulouse, France
OPEN FOR BUSINESS outside the "Jardin des Plantes" (public gardens). I'll take a dbl-espresso, s'il vous plait!
FANCY ROOF
Toulouse, France
Toulouse, France
This classic stone building with its fancy French Empire roof was designed by Taillandier Architects and is located at 7 Rue du Canard in Toulouse. The plaque nextdoor marks the entrance to a courtyard honoring the late French politician, Francoise Hébrard de Veyrinas.
BUILDING ARTISTRY
Montpelier, France
Montpelier, France
LOOK CLOSELY, those building facades are actually murals that are painted on flat surfaces in the traditional French style known as "trompe l'oeil".
TUSCAN GOAT
Il Casale Center, Merrizo, Italy
Il Casale Center, Merrizo, Italy
While attending a shamanism workshop in Tuscany, I made friends with this sweet little goat. He kept coming up to me and leaning against my leg.
TUSCAN DINING
Il Casale Center, Merrizo, Italy
Il Casale Center, Merrizo, Italy
View of the dining terrace at the IL CASALE ("Farmhouse"), a family-run retreat center in Tuscany. Beautiful place, and boy, do they know how to serve up a meal!
CLASSIC GONDOLIER
Venice, Italy
Venice, Italy
It was kind of this Venetian gondolier to indulge my photo-opp request. He totally looks the part, doesn't he?
BIKING CULTURE
Zürich, Switzerland
Zürich, Switzerland
This sea of bikes at the Stadelhofen Train Station in Zürich warms my heart. As the Swiss well know, biking is not only eco-friendly, it helps to keep you in shape and the parking is FREE!
LAKE ZÜRICH
Zürich, Switzerland
Zürich, Switzerland
View of Lake Zürich from the Rote Fabrik ("Red Factory") Art Center and Café.
ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL
London, England
London, England
At the entrance to Saint Paul's Cathedral is a sculpture of "Britannia" (Great Britain) with a gilded trident in hand and sitting at the base of a standing statue of Queen Anne (Britain's ruling monarch, 1702-1707).
UPPER LETTEN CANAL
Zürich, Switzerland
Zürich, Switzerland
THE UPPER LETTEN is a canal-section in central Zürich that features a long wooden deck, open-air café, and connecting hike n bike trails. It's a bohemian paradise that gets super busy in the summer months!
BRICK & COBBLE
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen, Denmark
On this moody, misty morning in Copenhagen, a young smoker checks his phone and exhales. The day begins.
LAKE LOUISE
Banff National Park, Canada
Banff National Park, Canada
A fun toursty shot at stunning Lake Louise in Banff with Phoebe leaning on a lookout scope that bears a strong resemblance to the alien from "E.T.".
OLD FRIENDS
ROKPA Children’s Home, Nepal
ROKPA Children’s Home, Nepal
Sitting next to my dear friend, Anju, at the ROKPA Children's Home in Kathmandu.
HOTEL EMMA
San Antonio, Texas, USA
San Antonio, Texas, USA
Some of the original machinery from Pearl's Brewery (est. 1881) is on display in the lobby of Hotel Emma, which open in 2015 in San Antonio's historic Pearl District.
RESTING IN RED CHAIRS
Banff, Canada
Banff, Canada
These two visitors to Banff National Park are taking a moment to rest their legs and take in the stunning view.
WIND TURBINES
Kansas, USA
Kansas, USA
It's late-afternoon and the wind turbines are turning along I-40 in eastern Kansas.