https://omqizen.org/tea/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cropped-img_77945.jpgcropped-img_77945.jpg2015-11-23T18:48:45+00:00weekly0.6https://omqizen.org/2015/07/16/thu-16-july-2015/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_9038.jpgIMG_9038Mossy Forest.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_9159.jpgIMG_9159https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_9147.jpgIMG_9147https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_9134.jpgIMG_9134https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_9145.jpgIMG_9145https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_9014.jpgIMG_9014https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_8991.jpgIMG_8991https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_8964.jpgIMG_8964https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_8975.jpgIMG_8975https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/jim-thompson1.jpgJim Thompson1Jim Thompson disappeared in the Cameron Highlands many years ago.2015-10-28T19:30:24+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2015/02/09/mon-9-feb-2015/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6430.jpgIMG_6430Looks like a fascinating book!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6437.jpgIMG_6437Tea vessel at Ong's Tea Shop, Bangkok.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6433.jpgIMG_6433A Fujianese Oolong about to be consumed (by me). https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6431.jpgIMG_6431Tea set at Ong's Tea Shop in Bangkok.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/japanese-tea-3.jpgJapanese Tea 3https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6418.jpgIMG_6418https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6408.jpgIMG_6408Teapot Art at the Bangkok Art and Cultural Center.2015-10-28T19:29:45+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2015/04/13/mon-13-apr-2015/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/xishtrek21.jpgxishtrek2https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/xishtrek2-e1429539499765.jpgxishtrek2Village residents.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/xishtrek1.jpgxishtrek1Growing orchids on the roof of this village home.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8336.jpgIMG_8336Sara managed to pull down one of these fruits. Tasted a bit like a mango, but very tart. Probably not ripe enough.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8343.jpgIMG_8343In a patch of cultivated tea bushes, Xishuangbanna.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8353.jpgIMG_8353The "white flower" was actually a string of these tiny white insects! https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8351.jpgIMG_8351I thought this white thing was a flower, but it's not!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8250.jpgIMG_8250Finally the leaves are dried.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8227.jpgIMG_8227Usually two leaves and a bud are plucked together. https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7903.jpgIMG_79032015-10-28T19:28:22+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2015/04/03/fri-3-apr-2015/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8097.jpgIMG_8097https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8124.jpgIMG_8124Tea...made into elephant shapes!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8098.jpgIMG_8098https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8079.jpgIMG_8079A cake of Yunnan Pu'er tea. In ancient times, tea was compressed into cakes or bricks for easier transport over the long journey to Tibet. Just break off a piece, brew and drink!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8096.jpgIMG_8096These days Pu'er tea is often pressed into fancy shapes. I think people buy these shapes to display as artwork rather than to actually break off pieces to brew tea.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8105.jpgIMG_8105https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8068.jpgIMG_8068Lijiang.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8065.jpgIMG_8065Lijiang.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8044.jpgIMG_8044Rooftops of Lijiang.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8039.jpgIMG_8039The Old Town of Lijiang, Yunnan, China.2015-10-28T19:27:38+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2015/03/31/tue-31-mar-2015/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7992.jpgIMG_7992Honey at the market.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7988.jpgIMG_7988The Friday Market at Shaxi.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7917.jpgIMG_7917https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7970.jpgIMG_7970What we call black tea, the Chinese call "red tea." The above is Chinese black tea: an aged Pu'er tea.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7900.jpgIMG_7900https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7889.jpgIMG_7889https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7862.jpgIMG_7862Shaxi.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7857.jpgIMG_7857https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7794.jpgIMG_7794I found the sky in my Yunnan tea.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7858.jpgIMG_78582015-10-28T19:25:17+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/about/2015-10-25T17:04:56+00:00weekly0.6https://omqizen.org/maps/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/1748_homann_heirs_map_of_india_and_southeast_asia_-_geographicus_-_india-hmhr-1748.jpg1748_Homann_Heirs_Map_of_India_and_Southeast_Asia_-_Geographicus_-_India-hmhr-1748https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/landkarte_indien.giflandkarte_indienhttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/map_of_nepal_showing_location_of_lumbini.jpgMap_of_Nepal_showing_location_of_Lumbinihttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/1852_levasseur_map_of_india_and_southeast_asia_-_geographicus_-_india-levassuer-18521.jpg1852_Levasseur_Map_of_India_and_Southeast_Asia_-_Geographicus_-_India-levassuer-1852https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image.jpg803532.aihttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/asia.jpgasiahttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/karte_suedost-asien.jpgkarte_suedost-asien2015-10-25T17:02:57+00:00weekly0.6https://omqizen.org/2015/02/14/sat-14-feb-2015/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6600.jpgIMG_6600The national flag of Laos.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/lao-kip.jpgLao KipI spent some already.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6484.jpgIMG_6484Laos!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6478.jpgIMG_6478Crossing the Mekong River from Thailand to Laos.2015-10-25T15:14:57+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2015/02/18/wed-18-feb-2015/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6557.jpgIMG_6557That Dam Stupa, near the U.S. Embassy, Vientiane.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6534.jpgIMG_6534Wat Sisaket.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6533.jpgIMG_6533Wat Sisaket.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6531.jpgIMG_6531https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6555.jpgIMG_6555View from the top of the Victory Monument, Vientiane.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6499.jpgIMG_6499Orange!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6536.jpgIMG_6536In my opinion, a very hipster house. https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6515.jpgIMG_6515Lao Presidential Palace.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6485.jpgIMG_6485The gigantic Lao National Cultural Hall.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6542.jpgIMG_6542Victory Monument, Vientiane's version of Paris's Arc de Triomphe.2015-10-25T15:13:16+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2015/02/20/fri-20-feb-2015/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6583.jpgIMG_6583Nam Song, Vang Vieng, Laos.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6571.jpgIMG_6571https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6570.jpgIMG_6570Giant bowl of rice being prepared outside my hotel room.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6586.jpgIMG_6586Another view of the Nam Song.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6579.jpgIMG_6579Nam Song (River), Vang Vieng.2015-10-25T15:10:17+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2015/02/22/sun-22-feb-2015/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6705.jpgIMG_6705https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6657.jpgIMG_6657https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6656.jpgIMG_6656Not sure what they're growing but I like the color.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6649.jpgIMG_6649Moving along. Shutter speed of 1/800 does the trick!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6638.jpgIMG_6638Moving along. Shutter speed of 1/800 does the trick!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6637.jpgIMG_6637On the road again.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/hills.jpgHillsVang Vieng to Luang Prabang, Laos.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6610.jpgIMG_6610Houston, we have a problem!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/vip-bus.jpgVIP BusThe "VIP" Bus from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang, Laos.2015-10-25T15:08:19+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2015/02/24/tue-24-feb-2015/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6876.jpgIMG_6876I am a follower of this monk.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6821.jpgIMG_6821A tiny corner of Wat P.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6755.jpgIMG_6755https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6756.jpgIMG_6756Incognito Tourist, Luang Prabang.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6738.jpgIMG_6738https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6731.jpgIMG_6731https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6793.jpgIMG_6793The Night Market, Luang Prabang.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/luang-prabang-map.jpgLuang Prabang Maphttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6728.jpgIMG_6728Luang Prabang, near the intersection of the rivers Mekong and Khan.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6816.jpgIMG_6816Luang Prabang, Laos.2015-10-25T15:06:10+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2015/02/26/thu-26-feb-2015/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6958.jpgIMG_6958A veteran river vessel at rest after a hard day's work.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_7041.jpgIMG_7041https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/vw-luang-prabang.jpgVW Luang PrabangOld VW Beetlehttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7119.jpgIMG_7119Citroen.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7065.jpgIMG_7065https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7061.jpgIMG_7061Old Vespa with sidecar. https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_6766.jpgIMG_6766At first I thought this was an old mini, but on second thought it might be a Fiat. I could find no branding symbols on it.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_6815.jpgIMG_6815Colorful tuk tuk.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6922.jpgIMG_6922I asked this family if I could take their photo, and they just smiled. Must be the language barrier.2015-10-25T15:03:29+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2015/02/28/sat-28-feb-2015/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7105.jpgIMG_7105https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dog2-e1425283225372.jpgDog2https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dog1.jpgDog1Ready for action!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_6973.jpgIMG_6973I thought these were plastic. Then I saw the group of women skillfully stitching them together from banana leaves, flowers and dried plant stems.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_6863.jpgIMG_6863From TAEC Museum, Luang Prabang.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_6903.jpgIMG_6903View from top of Phu Si Hill, Luang Prabang.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_6870.jpgIMG_6870https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/taec-1.jpgTAEC 1From the TAEC Museum.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_6964.jpgIMG_6964Through my travels I have grown tremendously. Here is the evidence.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_6834.jpgIMG_6834Wat Ho Pha Bang, part of the Royal Palace Museum complex.2015-10-25T15:00:49+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2015/03/04/wed-4-mar-2015/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7307.jpgIMG_7307Sunset on the Nam Ou, near Nong Khiaw, Laos.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7341.jpgIMG_7341https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7239.jpgIMG_7239https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7284.jpgIMG_7284Blending into the background.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7291.jpgIMG_7291Tham Pha Thok caves.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7276.jpgIMG_7276Tham Pha Thok caves.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7274.jpgIMG_7274Tham Pha Thok caves.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7223.jpgIMG_7223Nong Khiaw.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7206.jpgIMG_7206https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_7179.jpgIMG_7179Nong Khiaw, Laos.2015-10-25T14:57:31+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2015/03/14/sat-14-mar-2015/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/hanoi3.jpgHanoi3Furniture Craftswoman.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7442.jpgIMG_7442Yes, there is even a Stamp & Seal specialist! https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7438.jpgIMG_7438Furniture Craftswoman.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/hanoi2.jpgHanoi2https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7368.jpgIMG_7368Historic Jewellery Communal House, Old Quarter, Hanoi.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7394.jpgIMG_7394In the 13th Century, 36 Guilds were established in Hanoi. Each trade had its own street/district, and this legacy continues. I happened to be near the the modern hardware district! https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/hanoi1.jpgHanoi1Old Colonial Building, Hanoi.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7381.jpgIMG_7381Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7383.jpgIMG_7383Monument of King Le Thai To (1385 - 1433), Hanoi.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7405-e1428236948342.jpgimg_7405Map of Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam.2015-10-25T14:54:17+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2015/03/21/sat-21-mar-2015/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7501.jpgIMG_7501The Legend: In the mid-15th century Heaven sent Emperor Le Thai To a magical sword which he used to drive the Chinese from Vietnam. After the war a giant golden turtle took the sword and swam into the lake to restore the sword to its divine owners. Thus the name Ho Hoan Kiem (Lake of the Restored Sword).https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7510.jpgIMG_7510Healthy in Hanoi.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sharadhanoi2.jpgSharadHanoi2At Ngoc Son Temple.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sharadhanoi1.jpgSharadHanoi1Restaurant in the Old Quarter, Hanoi.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7458.jpgIMG_7458Bridge to Ngoc Son Temple.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7457.jpgIMG_7457Near Ngoc Son Temple, Hanoi.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/hanoi31.jpgHanoi3Temple of Literature, Hanoi.2015-10-25T14:51:18+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2015/03/24/tue-24-mar-2015/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7624.jpgIMG_7624Sapa.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7626.jpgIMG_7626Tea bushes.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7619.jpgIMG_7619My identifying bracelet, proclaiming my membership in Zee's entourage.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sapa2.jpgSapa2The Group. (Photo taken by Nying, Zee's daughter).https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7593.jpgIMG_7593Sapa.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sapa1.jpgSapa1Zee, "No. 1 Tour Guide," as per her card.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7611.jpgIMG_7611View of the valley around Sapa.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7586.jpgIMG_7586Sapa, Vietnam.2015-10-25T14:48:22+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2015/03/26/thu-26-mar-2015/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/china_yunnan-svg.pngChina_Yunnan.svgPublic domain map of China, with Yunnan province highlighted in red.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7710.jpgIMG_7710The old and the new, Kunming. Yes, that is a Starbucks on the left. https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7674.jpgIMG_7674This is some serious garlic bread! Upland Hostel Bar, Kunming.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7682.jpgIMG_7682Green Lake Park, Kunming.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7677.jpgIMG_7677Entrance to Green Lake Park, Kunming.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7692.jpgIMG_7692Kunming.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ricecrackers.jpgricecrackersHungry on the train, I bought some rice crackers. Thank heavens for the English ingredients on the package! Now I know exactly what I ate.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7652.jpgIMG_7652Thank heavens for the English ingredients on th package of rice crackers! Now I know exactly what I ate.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_7701.jpgIMG_7701Green Lake Park in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China.2015-10-25T14:45:54+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2015/03/27/fri-27-mar-2015/2015-10-25T14:41:51+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2015/07/19/sun-19-jul-2015/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_9319.jpgIMG_9319Khoo Kongsi Clan House.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_9543.jpgIMG_9543Big Lantern.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_9469.jpgIMG_9469Temple at the top of Penang Hill.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_9346.jpgIMG_9346The Blue Mansion of Georgetown businessman and politician Cheong Fatt Tze (1840 - 1916).https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/georgetown3.jpgGeorgetown3Handyman special!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_9228.jpgIMG_9228https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_9221.jpgIMG_9221Colonial Buildingshttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_9220.jpgIMG_9220Colonial Buildings.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/georgetown2.jpgGeorgetown2Children on a bicycle!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_9513.jpgIMG_9513Children on a bicycle!2015-10-25T03:43:52+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2015/04/16/thu-16-apr-2015/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/jianshui10.jpgjianshui10https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/jianshui9.jpgjianshui9Several panels of cartoonish artwork were on display at the temple. Here's one example. Does anyone know what it could mean...https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8556.jpgIMG_8556Stone tablet, Confucius Temple.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8547.jpgIMG_8547Detail of carved door panel, Confucius Temple.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8620.jpgIMG_8620The lake on the grounds of the Confucius Temple.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8479.jpgIMG_8479One of the gates to the temple.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8455.jpgIMG_8455Statue of Confucius at entrance to grounds of Confucius Temple, Jianshui.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/jianshui8.jpgjianshui8Lunch.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/jianshui7.jpgjianshui7Zhu Family Gardenhttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8419.jpgIMG_8419Zhu Family Garden2015-10-25T03:02:55+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2015/04/17/fri-17-apr-2015/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8137.jpgIMG_8137I had to go through Hong Kong, Singapore or Los Angeles to get around the Great Firewall of China.2015-10-25T03:00:33+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2015/04/18/sat-18-apr-2015/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8649.jpgIMG_8649Electric scooter, Jianshui. The Union Jack was by far the most popular color scheme!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8630.jpgIMG_8630Electric Scooter in Jianshui.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8614.jpgIMG_8614https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8613.jpgIMG_8613https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8611.jpgIMG_8611https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8608.jpgIMG_8608https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/jianshui12.jpgjianshui12https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/jianshui11.jpgjianshui11https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8385.jpgIMG_8385https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8586.jpgIMG_8586Classical style roof, Jianshui.2015-10-25T02:58:50+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2015/04/20/mon-20-apr-2015/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/yuanyang3.jpgyuanyang3https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8836.jpgIMG_8836https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8830.jpgIMG_8830https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8827.jpgIMG_8827https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8826.jpgIMG_8826https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8710.jpgIMG_8710https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8705.jpgIMG_8705https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_8794.jpgIMG_87942015-10-25T02:57:25+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2015/07/11/sat-11-jul-2015/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_8881.jpgIMG_8881Old post card of Phố Mã Mây, Quận Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_8863.jpgIMG_8863https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_8941.jpgIMG_8941Hojo Tea Shop, at The Gardens Mall in Kuala Lumpur.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_8933.jpgIMG_8933View of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from my hotel room.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/hoan-kiem1.jpgHoan Kiem1Image of an old postcard of Hoan Kiem Lake, from a display of old photographs near the lake. https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_8893.jpgIMG_8893Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi. 2015-10-25T02:55:37+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/11/25/tue-24-nov-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4094.jpgIMG_4094Selfie with terra cotta background.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4106.jpgIMG_4106Free WiFi at a Buddhist Monastery!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4024.jpgIMG_4024Breakfast. Fresh papaya and pineapple, a strong Thai-style tea, and banana chocolate-chip muffins.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4032.jpgIMG_4032On the grounds of a wat in Chiang Mai2015-10-25T01:54:53+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/11/26/wed-26-nov-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_4388.jpgIMG_4388Sweet vendor at street market, Phrae.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4206.jpgIMG_4206Dancers at street fair.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4204.jpgIMG_4204Sweet vendor at street fair.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4178.jpgIMG_4178https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4176.jpgIMG_4176https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4174.jpgIMG_4174https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4173.jpgIMG_4173Magical Fountain!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4145.jpgIMG_4145Near entrance gate to the old city of Phrae.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4143.jpgIMG_4143Near entrance gate to the old city of Phrae.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_42111.jpgIMG_42112015-10-25T01:53:58+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/11/27/thu-27-nov-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/phrae.jpgPhraeFrom document at Vongburi House, Phrae. (Source unknown).https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4365.jpgIMG_4365Hub & Axle. Old cartwheel found under Wichairacha House, Phrae.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4379.jpgIMG_4379Wichairacha House, Phrae.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4358.jpgIMG_4358Wichairacha House, Phrae.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4357.jpgIMG_4357Wichairacha House, Phrae.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4348.jpgIMG_4348This must have held something important! Vongburi House, Phrae.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4299.jpgIMG_4299Selfie in antique mirror, Vongburi House.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4327.jpgIMG_4327Vongburi House, Phrae. Take note: that is not a keyboard on the desk, it is an abacus!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4248.jpgIMG_4248Khum Jao Luang House, Phrae.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4274.jpgIMG_4274Vongburi House, Phrae.2015-10-25T01:52:29+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/11/30/sun-30-nov-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4432.jpgIMG_4432My teak paneled room at the Ban Thai Guest House.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4465.jpgIMG_4465Mosque in Mae Sot. https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4411.jpgIMG_4411This little guy was hanging in the cycle rickshaw.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4404.jpgIMG_4404On the road. View from cycle rickshaw.2015-10-25T01:51:17+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/12/01/mon-1-dec-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/veggie-market1.jpgVeggie MarketStall at the local veggie market.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4492.jpgIMG_4492Shredded veggies wrapped in rice paper; roti and green beans with soy protein.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4495.jpgIMG_4495A rare Mini, on the street in Mae Sot, Thailand.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/veggie-market-e1417451631639.jpgVeggie MarketA stall at the veggie market.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/veggie-restaurant-e1417450738820.jpgVeggie RestaurantThe proprietress of Khrua 14 Vegetarian Restaurant in Mae Sot, Thailand. Great Food!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_44562.jpgIMG_4456A sign outside a school for little ones.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4436.jpgIMG_4436View from my balcony at Ban Thai Guest House, Mae Sot.2015-10-25T01:50:06+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/12/02/tue-2-dec-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4618.jpgIMG_4618https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4610.jpgIMG_4610A tiny utility pole on the right. Power to the People!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4598.jpgIMG_4598For most of the six-hour journey the landscape had no cell towers, no high-tension power lines, no utility poles..just nature.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4584.jpgIMG_4584A caravan winding through the mountains.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4576.jpgIMG_4576From Myawaddy to Hpa-an, Myanmar.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4522.jpgIMG_4522I crossed the bridge over the Moei River on foot.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4521.jpgIMG_4521https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4513.jpgIMG_4513A fair-trade organization supporting Burmese migrants and refugees. https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4509.jpgIMG_4509I had breakfast at the Tea Garden at the Borderline Cafe, Mae Sot, Thailand.2015-10-25T01:49:12+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/12/03/wed-3-dec-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4643.jpgIMG_4643Random old building in Yangon near my hotel.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/rangoonmap.jpgrangoonmapI found this map in an old book on a table at the Strand Hotel. https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/longyi3.jpglongyi3I noticed that most Burmese men typically wear a longyi. How could something so right be sarong?https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4660.jpgIMG_4660These little tissue dispensers are in all the local restaurants. Inside is a roll of toilet tissue, "re-purposed" by taking out the carboard thing in the middle and threading the tissue out from the inside of the roll. Ingenious!2015-10-25T01:47:04+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/12/05/fri-5-dec-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_5206.jpgIMG_5206If it's a selfie, I might be in the background!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_4663.jpgIMG_4663Here it is! An Asian market Samsung Galaxy. https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_4821.jpgIMG_4821https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4820.jpgIMG_4820SIM cards displayed by a street vendor.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/monksmobile-e1418140616378.jpgmonksmobileYoung monks crowding around their smartphones.2015-10-25T01:45:32+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/12/06/sat-6-dec-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4913.jpgIMG_4913Old colonial building, Yangon.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4760.jpgIMG_4760Yes, there is WiFi at the Shwedagon Paya! https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4714.jpgIMG_4714https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4698.jpgIMG_4698https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_47591.jpgIMG_4759Shwedagon Payahttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_47541.jpgIMG_4754Shwedagon Payahttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4730.jpgIMG_4730Yangon's Shwedagon Paya2015-10-25T01:44:25+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/12/07/sun-7-dec-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/childrentracks.jpgChildrenTrackshttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/templeincense.jpgTempleIncenseIncense at Kheng Hock Keong Buddhist temple.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/market.jpgMarkethttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5053.jpgIMG_5053https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5069.jpgIMG_5069Market at one of the local train stations.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_50311.jpgIMG_5031https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4651.jpgIMG_4651Yangon shopping mall near my hotel.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4864.jpgIMG_4864Newer buildings in Yangon.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4814.jpgIMG_4814Musmeah Yeshua Synagoguehttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4773.jpgIMG_4773Kheng Hock Keong Buddhist Temple.2015-10-25T01:43:03+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/12/09/tue-9-dec-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5198.jpgIMG_5198View from top of Mandalay Hill.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5211.jpgIMG_5211Pagoda at top of Mandalay Hill.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5236.jpgIMG_5236Artist, Mandalay Hill.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5229.jpgIMG_5229The final product.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/sandalwood2.jpgSandalwood2Remnants.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5177.jpgIMG_5177Craftsman making sandalwood beads, Mandalay Hill. https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5153.jpgIMG_5153Entrance to Mandalay Hillhttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5144.jpgIMG_5144Bus to Mandalay!2015-10-25T01:41:37+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/12/10/wed-10-dec-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5372.jpgIMG_5372Pulley at monastery well.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5358.jpgIMG_5358Monastic Cat.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5317.jpgIMG_5317Shwe In Bin Kyaung Monasteryhttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5335.jpgIMG_5335Shwe In Bin Kyaung Monasteryhttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5315.jpgIMG_5315Shwe In Bin Kyaung Monasteryhttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5313.jpgIMG_5313https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5308.jpgIMG_5308Tools of the gold pounder's trade.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5276.jpgIMG_52762015-10-25T01:40:35+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/12/13/sat-13-dec-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_5484.jpgIMG_5484Lost in bamboo grove.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_5465.jpgIMG_5465Grownup teak tree.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_5457.jpgIMG_5457Baby teak tree.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_5411.jpgIMG_5411National Kandawgyi Gardens, Pyin Oo Lwin.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_5432.jpgIMG_5432https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_5431.jpgIMG_5431https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_5428.jpgIMG_5428National Kandagwi Gardens, Pyin Oo Lwin.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_5377.jpgIMG_5377https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_5382.jpgIMG_5382https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_5396.jpgIMG_5396Clock tower at Pyin Oo Lwin.2015-10-25T01:39:34+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/12/14/sun-14-dec-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/horse-carriage1-e1420418039109.jpgHorse Carriage1https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5567.jpgIMG_5567https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_5561.jpgIMG_5561https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_5562.jpgIMG_5562Markethttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/horse-carriage1-e1420416300999.jpgHorse Carriage1https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_5520.jpgIMG_5520https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_5521.jpgIMG_5521https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_5517.jpgIMG_5517https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_5526.jpgIMG_5526https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_5525.jpgIMG_55252015-10-25T01:38:30+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/12/16/tue-16-dec-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5799.jpgIMG_5799https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_57971.jpgIMG_5797https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5797.jpgIMG_5797https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5780.jpgIMG_5780https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5781.jpgIMG_5781https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5772.jpgIMG_5772Balloons in the Distance!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5736.jpgIMG_5736https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_5699.jpgIMG_5699Bagan at Sunrise2015-10-25T01:37:30+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/12/17/wed-17-dec-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_5839.jpgIMG_5839https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_5837.jpgIMG_5837Local Headquarters of the National League for Democracy, in Nyaung U.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_5824.jpgIMG_5824https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_5822.jpgIMG_5822https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_5818.jpgIMG_5818https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_5817.jpgIMG_5817https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_5816.jpgIMG_58162015-10-25T01:36:29+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/12/18/thu-18-dec-2015/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_5826.jpgIMG_5826Another view of the thirsty Ayeyarwaddy.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_5900.jpgIMG_5900https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_5894.jpgIMG_5894Ayeyarwaddy River, near Bagan.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_5874.jpgIMG_5874https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_5883.jpgIMG_5883The bike repair shop even offers an outlet to recharge your smartphone!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_5865.jpgIMG_5865Thatbiyinnyu Pahto.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_5997.jpgIMG_5997A bit of surgery by the Tire Doctor and we're back in business!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_5852.jpgIMG_5852https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_5848.jpgIMG_58482015-10-25T01:35:48+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/12/19/fri-19-dec-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6076.jpgIMG_6076https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6053.jpgIMG_6053https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6154.jpgIMG_6154https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6142.jpgIMG_6142Sulamani Pahto.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6019.jpgIMG_6019Dhammayangyi Pahto.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_5934.jpgIMG_5934Ditto.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_5935.jpgIMG_5935Ditto.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_5913.jpgIMG_5913Not sure which temple this is!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_5974.jpgIMG_5974Yes. Another one.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6183.jpgIMG_6183Selfie.2015-10-25T01:34:40+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/12/20/sat-20-dec-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6371.jpgIMG_6371https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6323.jpgIMG_6323https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/horse-carriage1.jpgHorse Carriage1https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6374.jpgIMG_6374Greetings!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6285.jpgIMG_6285The hills of eastern Myanmar.2015-10-25T01:33:43+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/12/21/sun-21-dec-2015/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/20141221_131240.jpg20141221_131240More houses.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/20141221_125036.jpg20141221_125036https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6391.jpgIMG_6391https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6386.jpgIMG_6386https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6392.jpgIMG_6392https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6382.jpgIMG_6382Kayan women weaving their traditional textiles.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6378.jpgIMG_6378https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6383.jpgIMG_6383Traditional House, Inlay Lake.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6396.jpgIMG_6396Intha Fisherman.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_6397.jpgIMG_6397Inlay Lake.2015-10-25T01:33:09+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2015/02/11/wed-11-feb-2015/2015-10-25T01:29:09+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/11/19/wed-19-nov-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3961.jpgIMG_3961"Chedi" (another name for stupa) at Wat Chedi Luang, in the center of Chiang Mai. This chedi was completed in 1441.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3888.jpgIMG_3888A Random Selfie in Chiang Mai!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3942.jpgIMG_3942Wat Phan Tao, made of teak. https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3914.jpgIMG_3914https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3911.jpgIMG_3911Wat?! Yes, another wat...https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3910.jpgIMG_3910One of the wats (I forget which one).https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3902.jpgIMG_3902The Wall.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3898.jpgIMG_3898The Moat.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3884.jpgIMG_3884Part of the old city wall.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3857.jpgIMG_3857The Moat around Chiang Mai.2014-11-23T10:10:27+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/11/16/sun-16-nov-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3715.jpgIMG_3715Wat Phra Phai Luanghttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3710.jpgIMG_3710Wat Phra Phai Luanghttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3690.jpgIMG_3690Wat Phra Phai Luanghttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3680.jpgIMG_3680Wat Phra Phai Luanghttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3679.jpgIMG_3679Wat Phra Phai Luanghttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3653.jpgIMG_3653https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3670.jpgIMG_3670Buddha at Sukhothai Historical Parkhttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3601.jpgIMG_3601https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3594.jpgIMG_3594Buddha at Sukhothai Historical Parkhttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3654.jpgIMG_36542014-11-23T10:04:37+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/11/21/fri-21-nov-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3864.jpgIMG_3864Nothing like a Chang (soda) to beat the heat.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4019.jpgIMG_4019Traditional water jugs at the Lanna Folklife Museumhttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4023.jpgIMG_4023At the entrance to the Lanna Folklife Museumhttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_4072.jpgIMG_4072Having a Thai iced tea while listening to this guy playing the piano. He was pretty good!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3985.jpgIMG_3985Baby Buddha!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3982.jpgIMG_3982Baby Buddha!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3973.jpgIMG_3973https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_3970.jpgIMG_3970Wat Inthakin Sadue Muang, Chiang Mai.2014-11-23T08:06:58+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/11/17/mon-17-nov-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3832.jpgIMG_3832Can you spot the Grazing Cow? There were several behind me too.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3828.jpgIMG_3828https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3823.jpgIMG_3823https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3808.jpgIMG_3808Remnants of an elephant.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3795.jpgIMG_3795https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3785.jpgIMG_3785Brick worn down over centuries.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3762.jpgIMG_3762https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3753.jpgIMG_3753The Bus2014-11-22T12:45:41+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/11/14/fri-14-nov-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3525.jpgIMG_3525These babies were hiding in a small alcove at Wat Phanan Choeng, Ayutthaya.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3524.jpgIMG_3524https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3507.jpgIMG_3507https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3476.jpgIMG_3476Kind of like assembling IKEA furniture -- there's always a part left over and you can't figure out where it goes!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3461.jpgIMG_3461https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3449.jpgIMG_3449https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3414.jpgIMG_3414https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3745.jpgIMG_3745https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3458.jpgIMG_3458https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3445.jpgIMG_34452014-11-20T10:12:30+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/11/11/tue-11-nov-014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3369.jpgIMG_3369Garden at M.R. Kukrit Pramoj Househttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3354.jpgIMG_3354Garden at M.R. Kukrit Pramoj Househttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3340.jpgIMG_3340M.R. Kukrit Pramoj Househttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3330.jpgIMG_3330Garden at M.R. Kukrit Pramoj Househttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3365.jpgIMG_3365Garden at M.R. Kukrit Pramoj House2014-11-17T14:35:05+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/11/10/mon-10-nov-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3310.jpgIMG_3310https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3302.jpgIMG_3302https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3300.jpgIMG_3300https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3297.jpgIMG_3297https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3296.jpgIMG_3296https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3291.jpgIMG_3291https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3307.jpgIMG_3307Scene from The Ramayanahttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_33051.jpgIMG_3305Scene from The Ramayanahttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3305.jpgIMG_3305Scene from The Ramayanahttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3303.jpgIMG_3303Scene from The Ramayana2014-11-17T11:30:07+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/11/09/sun-9-nov-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/toi.jpgToiWith Toi, my Friend & Tourguide!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3274.jpgIMG_3274Artisan In Action!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3268.jpgIMG_3268We took "Bus 166" from this thing called the Victory Monument.2014-11-15T16:46:58+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/11/08/sat-8-nov-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3250.jpgIMG_3250Wat Arunhttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3223.jpgIMG_3223Wat Arunhttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3222.jpgIMG_3222Wat Arunhttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3206.jpgIMG_3206A Little Touch Up - Wat Phohttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3195.jpgIMG_3195Wat Phohttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3194.jpgIMG_3194Wat Phohttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3188.jpgIMG_3188Wat Phohttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3185.jpgIMG_3185Wat Phohttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3170.jpgIMG_3170Detail of Toe!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3178.jpgIMG_3178Reclining Buddha - Back View2014-11-14T14:52:47+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/11/07/fri-7-nov-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3121.jpgIMG_3121Garden at Jim Thompson Househttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3113.jpgIMG_3113Garden at Jim Thompson Househttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3102.jpgIMG_3102Garden at Jim Thompson Househttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3100.jpgIMG_3100Garden at Jim Thompson Househttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3122.jpgIMG_3122https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3119.jpgIMG_31192014-11-14T13:43:20+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/11/06/thu-6-nov-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3136.jpgIMG_3136https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3134.jpgIMG_3134https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3133.jpgIMG_3133https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3132.jpgIMG_3132https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3131.jpgIMG_3131https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3128.jpgIMG_3128https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3126.jpgIMG_3126Bangkok SkyTrainhttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3239.jpgIMG_3239Bangkok Skyline as seen from Wat Arun2014-11-12T15:51:01+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/11/05/wed-5-nov-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2895.jpgIMG_2895A Real South Indian Meal!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3057.jpgIMG_3057My Tribal Marking!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3038.jpgIMG_3038It is not clear when Namma Metro will be completed. But Bengaluru will always have auto rickshaws and cows!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3079.jpgIMG_3079Garden at the National Gallery of Modern Art, Bengaluru.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3083.jpgIMG_3083Outside the National Gallery of Modern Art, Bengaluru.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3070.jpgIMG_3070Guard Tower at the former Bangalore Central Jail, where Freedom Fighters were held, now part of the Freedom Park.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2982.jpgIMG_2982https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_3016.jpgIMG_3016https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2886.jpgIMG_2886https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2980.jpgIMG_2980Bengaluru Shopping Mall2014-11-12T15:33:13+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/10/15/wed-15-oct-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_28701.jpgIMG_2870Plant in Yard at Family Home in Malleswaramhttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_2871.jpgIMG_2871Rangoli at Family Home2014-11-12T07:13:21+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/10/14/tue-14-oct-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2458.jpgIMG_2458Sign at Pokhara, Nepal, South Indian Restaurant. (I decided to pass on this one and have my "Idly Shamber" upon reaching Bangalore -- the real South India!)2014-10-20T19:01:12+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/10/13/mon-13-oct-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_27781.jpgIMG_27782014-10-20T18:18:49+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/10/12/sun-12-oct-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2858.jpgIMG_2858https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2766.jpgIMG_2766Tarkari on Sale Today!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2857.jpgIMG_2857Animal Near Smaller Shrinehttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2849.jpgIMG_2849Smaller Shrine!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2800.jpgIMG_2800Small Shrine at Nighthttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2841.jpgIMG_2841Small Shrine in Daylighthttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2720.jpgIMG_2720https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2727.jpgIMG_2727https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2785.jpgIMG_2785Historic Newari House Under Restoration2014-10-20T03:35:45+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/10/11/sat-11-oct-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2827.jpgIMG_2827Still Life at Ke Garne Cafe (Ke Garne means "What to do?" in Nepali)https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2794.jpgIMG_2794https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2835.jpgIMG_2835View at Breakfasthttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2759.jpgIMG_2759Bandipur2014-10-19T16:55:59+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/10/10/fri-10-oct-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2756.jpgIMG_2756Old Newari Houses, Bandipurhttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2781.jpgIMG_2781Hanging Out in the Guesthousehttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2692.jpgIMG_2692https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2693.jpgIMG_2693View from Sarangkothttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2779.jpgIMG_2779My Very Rustic Guesthouse, Bandipurhttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2859.jpgIMG_2859Bandipur!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2791.jpgIMG_2791Bandipur Ruins2014-10-14T17:38:25+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/10/09/thu-9-oct-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2679.jpgIMG_2679Small Flower on Trailhttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2668.jpgIMG_2668View of Fewa Tal from Sarangkothttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2688.jpgIMG_2688https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2683.jpgIMG_2683Above Sarangkothttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2666.jpgIMG_2666Paragliders in Flight2014-10-14T07:49:40+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/10/08/wed-8-oct-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2641.jpgIMG_2641Tsogyal (meaning "Lake Queen") is the proprietress of this new Tibetan handicraft shop.2014-10-14T07:35:59+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/10/02/thu-2-oct-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_20141005_083956_665.jpgIMG_20141005_083956_665Water Mill Grinding Corn (note the corn falling from the funnel onto the grinder)https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_20141005_083854_084.jpgIMG_20141005_083854_084Water Millhousehttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2617.jpgIMG_2617Mini Hydroelectric Installationhttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2517.jpgIMG_2517https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2520.jpgIMG_2520The Trekkers & Their Guideshttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2510.jpgIMG_2510https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2507.jpgIMG_2507Climbing Higher and Higher...https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2503.jpgIMG_2503https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2505.jpgIMG_25052014-10-14T00:04:58+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/10/03/fri-3-oct-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2532.jpgIMG_2532https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2603.jpgIMG_2603https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sunrise.jpgsunriseStill Sunrise!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2598.jpgIMG_2598Still Sunrise!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2570.jpgIMG_2570Sunrisehttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2557.jpgIMG_2557Dawn View from Poon Hill, Ghorepani2014-10-12T13:24:53+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/10/04/sat-4-oct-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2526.jpgIMG_2526A basketball court at 3000 meters. Could this be the highest court in the land? *Note that they are actually playing football (soccer)! https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/manegurung.jpgmanegurungMy Competent, Professional & Protective Guide, Mr. Mane Gurung2014-10-12T13:22:01+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/10/05/sun-5-oct-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2635.jpgIMG_2635Terraced Rice Paddieshttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2690.jpgIMG_2690Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sunbathing.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2638.jpgIMG_2638Pepper Growing at a Village Guesthousehttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dalbhat.jpgdalbhat"24 Hour Dal Bhat Power" -- a slogan I saw on t-shirts here.https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2511.jpgIMG_2511Beast of Burdenhttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2627.jpgIMG_2627Beans Drying in the Sun2014-10-12T13:17:34+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/10/07/tue-7-oct-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2640.jpgIMG_2640This charming young lady was waiting tables at a cafe. She is also in college and I hope she will have the chance to continue studying.2014-10-12T11:07:56+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/10/06/mon-6-oct-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_20141006_091033_051.jpgIMG_20141006_091033_051Sometimes we think too much. So I was very relieved to see this sign stating, "No think will be available for some time,"!!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_20141006_102933_676.jpgIMG_20141006_102933_676Millet in Foreground, Black Lentils in Backgroundhttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_20141006_092353_889.jpgIMG_20141006_092353_889https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_20141005_114519_662.jpgIMG_20141005_114519_662Some Cute Nepali Chicks, Under the Wa2014-10-12T09:35:26+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/09/30/tue-30-sep-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/misriram.jpgmisriramhttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2660.jpgIMG_2660Mr. Misri Ram, Shoecare Professional. Originally from Bihar, India, he learned English "for business" -- a savvy man.2014-10-10T13:28:00+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/09/26/fri-26-sep-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2457.jpgIMG_2457A Tree in Lakeside, Poharahttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2455.jpgIMG_2455Fruit Seller, Lakeside, Pokhara2014-10-09T12:41:44+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/09/19/fri-19-sep-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2376.jpgIMG_2376https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2375.jpgIMG_2375https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2371.jpgIMG_2371https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2370.jpgIMG_2370https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2367.jpgIMG_2367https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2359.jpgIMG_2359https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2358.jpgIMG_2358https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2356.jpgIMG_23562014-10-09T10:58:20+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/09/25/thu-25-sep-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2460.jpgIMG_2460Fewa Tal at Duskhttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2417.jpgIMG_2417Pleasant Plants Near My Doorhttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2419.jpgIMG_2419Entrance to Hotel Nirvana, Pokharahttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2440.jpgIMG_2440View of Fewa Tal from Lakeside, Pokharahttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2439.jpgIMG_2439View of Fewa Tal from Lakeside, Pokhara2014-10-09T10:44:37+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/10/01/wed-1-oct-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2502.jpgIMG_2502https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2631.jpgIMG_2631Here is The Culprit, called "Shisnu" in Nepali (aka Stinging Nettle). https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2495.jpgIMG_2495I was taking a photo of this baby goat when the child suddenly inserted himself into the scene. (I hope that goat can breathe! He's got her in a headlock).https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2496.jpgIMG_2496https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2494.jpgIMG_24942014-10-14T00:06:13+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/09/28/sun-28-sep-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/momo.jpgmomoMe & Momoshttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/chilimomo.jpgchilimomoHot Momos!https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2628.jpgIMG_2628Me & Momoshttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2454.jpgIMG_2454Momos!2014-10-14T00:11:26+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/09/29/mon-29-sep-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2482.jpgIMG_2482Guarding the Tiny Temple https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2473.jpgIMG_2473Placid Waters...https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2477.jpgIMG_2477A Kayak Level View of Fewa Tal2014-10-14T00:07:07+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/09/20/sat-20-sep-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2383.jpgIMG_2383Stupas at Kopan Monasteryhttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2381.jpgIMG_2381The View From My Room at Kopan Monasteryhttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2390.jpgIMG_23902014-10-08T14:51:53+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/09/27/sat-27-sep-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2438.jpgIMG_2438https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2470.jpgIMG_2470View of World Peace Pagoda from Pokharahttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2437.jpgIMG_2437View from World Peace Pagodahttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2431.jpgIMG_2431Alcove, World Peace Pagodahttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_2429.jpgIMG_2429World Peace Pagoda, Pokhara2014-10-08T11:36:18+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/09/23/tue-23-sep-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2486.jpgIMG_2486I have no photos to accompany this post. So, for your viewing pleasure, I have posted this photo of a Yak Pillow waiting to be adopted into a loving home, outside a Pokhara shop.2014-10-08T08:20:47+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/09/24/wed-24-sep-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_20140924_113246_030.jpgIMG_20140924_113246_030View of Boudhanath Stupa from Rooftop Cafe2014-10-08T06:26:21+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/09/17/wed-17-sep-2014-3/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2341.jpgIMG_2341https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/image.jpgimage2014-10-07T16:40:36+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/09/18/thu-18-sep-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2353.jpgIMG_2353https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2351.jpgIMG_2351https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2348.jpgIMG_2348https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2346.jpgIMG_2346https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2345.jpgIMG_2345https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2343.jpgIMG_2343https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2335.jpgIMG_2335https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/window.jpgWindowhttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2332.jpgIMG_23322014-10-07T16:11:45+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/09/22/mon-22-sep-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2415.jpgIMG_2415Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmanduhttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2405.jpgIMG_2405Prayer Wheel, Boudhanathhttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2400.jpgIMG_2400Icon at Boudhanathhttps://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2392.jpgIMG_2392The Stupa at Boudhanath2014-10-07T11:34:48+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.org/2014/09/21/sun-21-sep-2014/https://omqizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_2385.jpgIMG_2385Building at Kopan Monastery2014-10-07T10:53:07+00:00monthlyhttps://omqizen.orgdaily1.02015-11-23T18:48:45+00:00