Friday, January 30, 2009

From Thailand


What, exactly, is the feeding area? Who or what is to be feed here? Should I expect to be fed. If I sit down, will someone come feed me?

Thursday, January 29, 2009

From Thailand


I was in the deep south of Thailand-- where tourists no longer dare to go because of the sectarian skirmishes that have taken place there. I met this elderly woman, a very gentle woman, who invited me to sit a spell with her. I did.


Using our hands, we told each other our ages. Using her hands, she told me she liked my hair, my skin, that she thought I was beautiful. I did the best to tell her the same.

Thursday, January 22, 2009

From Thailand




For sale. Bangkok.

From Thailand


Sidewalk scene, Chinatown, Bangkok.

From Thailand


Is that monk haggling? You betcha. Bangkok.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

From Thailand


Vendor selling religious relics. Bangkok.

From Thailand


From Syria


Vendors awaiting customers. Damascus