Photo Hunt

APAD 038: Empty roads

Posted by The Insider on Apr 16, 2011 in A Photo a Day, All things Khmer, Cambodia life, Photo Hunt | 7 comments

This is how Phnom Penh looks like today, on the third and last day of the Khmer New Year celebrations. Most of the people who live and work in Phnom Penh are from the provinces and the Khmer New Year is one big excuse for an exodus back to their hometowns to celebrate the occasion with their families and relatives. The roads are virtually empty and this is one of rare moments that we enjoy the peace and quiet. Come Monday, it will soon be back to the normal hustle-bustle in the capital.

 This is my comeback entry to the Photo Hunt. To see more PH participants or details on how to join, please click this link or this one.

>Photo Hunt #0031: Family

Posted by The Insider on Oct 18, 2008 in faces, family, Photo Hunt | 0 comments

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Gulp War of the borloloys!
In the photo are my nephew Joshua (middle) and nieces Beebop (left) and Chappi (right), about to have their siesta.

Borloloy is a term I borrowed from fellow blogger Toe and is used endearingly to refer to nephews and nieces. Our family is now growing in numbers, no doubt about it. Four years ago, Joshua was the center of attention being the first apo (grandchild) in the family. Two years after that, Beebop was born, and one year later, Chappi followed. Chappi’s birth somehow led everyone’s attention on me and my husband. The oldies in the family – composed of our uncles and aunts whose mission in life is to find a match to their single nephews and nieces and encourage procreation; you know, Noah’s ark and all- have stopped asking me when will I get married, as I already have,thanks very much. Instead they are now asking when will the husband and I are going to produce ankle-biters.

>PhotoHunt #030: Lazy

Posted by The Insider on Oct 11, 2008 in Cambodia, Cambodia life, Kep, pets, Photo Hunt, rural, sights | 0 comments

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In 2006, I was assigned to the coastal town of Kep and the whole family – me, my husband, and our dog Max – relocated. We stayed in a guesthouse on a hill with a sweeping view of the Bokor mountain and the Gulf of Thailand. Almost every day, after lunchtime, we all retreated to our hammocks on the mini-patio and spent the lazy afternoon enjoying the view. The breath-taking view and the refreshing sea breeze lulled us all to sleep, Max included.

>Photo Hunt #28 and 29: Wrinkled/Beauty

Posted by The Insider on Aug 30, 2008 in faces, Nepal, people, Photo Hunt | 0 comments

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I am re-posting the image below, same one I used in last week’s PH. For some reason, I couldn’t leave my comment and link at the PH home.

Anyways, I used the photo again because I think last week and this week’s theme can be found in the said photo.

Her face may be marred by age and years of hard work , yet, I find her beautiful. Who says being wrinkled and old can’t be beautiful? The picture above portrays both.

>Photo Hunt #28: Wrinkled

Posted by The Insider on Aug 23, 2008 in culture, faces, Nepal, people, Photo Hunt, travel | 0 comments

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Her face may be marred with hard work and age, yet, I find her beautiful.

>Photo Hunt #27: Colorful

Posted by The Insider on Aug 16, 2008 in Cambodia, Cambodia life, culture, faces, Khmerism, people, Phnom Penh, Photo Hunt, sights | 0 comments

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Everyday, this woman stands patiently waiting for buyers at the main entrance of Psah Thmey (Central Market). Draped around her body like a sash are hammocks of different colors. Every time I see her and her friendly smile, I am constantly reminded of one of my favorite biblical characters, Joseph the Dreamer.

Don’t you think so, too?