25 Years

Participated in a beautiful ceremony at the Empty Hand Zen Center last weekend to commemorate 25 years of marriage. Photo above shows the original clay figure that was on top of our wedding cake, and a snapshot from the wedding in Jenaro Herrera, Peru (see Jenaro Herrera) on November 22, 1986 featuring (r-l) Christine Padoch (maid of honor), Elysa (bride), me (groom), Miguel Pinedo-Vasquez (best man), and Oscar Paredes (alcalde of Jenaro Herrera). The title of the book, The Wheel of Life, visible to the right on the book shelf, pretty much says it all (thx, Elysa).

Wanderers on a Prehistoric Earth

Beautiful video that brings back fond memories of my time in Western Borneo (see Illipe Nut, Illipe Nut II, and Illipe Nut III). The dense forests emerging from the morning mist, the roaring rivers, the buttressed trees, the inquisitive primates, and the ants. Only thing missing from the clip are the wonderful local people. Best viewed at full screen. [NOTE: Narration is from Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad. "The land seemed to glisten and drip with steam"].

Movies From Myanmar IV

Always try to start the new year off with a post that features a smile (see 1.1.11 and Sharing a Ride). This little Kachin boy in Shinlnga (see Shinlonga) is blissfully happy with his stick and wheel. And especially so given the visiting scientist with the camera that wanted to film him playing. Happy 2012 to everyone.