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Thanks Andrea, I must confess to being overwhelmed by the meaning and tend to just enjoy the architecture, art, gardens, etc associated with Wats. Of course. The same is often true of other religions. Ian
2 months agoI’m a bit worried about your bikes.
Are they languishing in a bike lock-up somewhere, or did you leave them on the train?
Or are they now being used by locals as freight bikes on the Ho Chi Minh Trail?
The double abhaya mudra: dispelling of fear, granting protection and peace.
2 months agoJoel, what a heart warming comment. Glad you're enjoying it. Cheers from both of us. Ian and Winston
2 months agoYes, the Abbott wins but which Abbott is it?
2 months agoWell spotted, Joel. Citroen is it not? Ian
2 months agoProof, if it was required, that one is never far from a classic French car.
2 months agoThe Abbot wins. Best garage for a Volksy ever.
2 months agoWhat an incredible adventure Ian and Winston. Your endurance and determination is just stunning. From the photos and blog, your experiences match the epic nature of your travel campaign, and your effort. What a superb location for a break. Thank you for posting. Best wishes to you both.
2 months agoLyle, absolutely! I've been astounded by it on every trip to Asia. It's often combined with a "can do" attitude. Ian
2 months agoThanks John, Cora will agree!
2 months agoJohn, I think that you could be right. The fruit is a drupe with two lobes each containing a candlenut. I didn't crack one open.
2 months agoJohn, I'm not sure that the engineer still exists!
2 months agoLooks like a Jezebel butterfly.
https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/143383-Delias-eucharis
Graham, probably all of the above. I suspect that Thorn were probably behind the Iron Horse, used on the HCM. Ian
2 months ago