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Through the Sandbox Lens #23 — Wat Rong Khun

I spent this past weekend seeing the sights in and around Chiang Rai, which is Thailand’s most northern city. This trip is worthy of several blog posts, and they will happen. However, I wanted to post this shot of Wat Rong Khun, or as it is more commonly known “The White Temple.” This temple is…
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Through the Sandbox Lens #21 — Young Boy Dressed for the Temple Ceremony

From the youngest to the oldest, the Balinese wear their very best when attending temple ceremonies. This little fella was dressed to the “nines” in his Udeng (hat), white shirt, and Kamden (cloth worn from the waist down.) However, that didn’t stop him from trying to have a bit of fun at the gamelon (a…
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Through the Sandbox Lens #20 — Nighttime Ginza

Tokyo’s Ginza may not be a shopping mecca for budget travelers……the Ginza at night.
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Through the Sandbox Lens #19 — Rice Drying — Rural Korea

I am always fascinated when I see Korean farmers drying their rice on the road. The rice is spread on black mesh and left to dry. What I wonder about is “Why doesn’t the rice blow away?” I thought this was an appropriate photo for today as I head out for a weekend in rural…