Category Archives: Photography

Zion and Bryce National Parks and Panguitch Utah

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Zion and Bryce National Parks are close enough to combine together into one get-a-way. In May of 2006 we surprised two of our closest friends with a trip there. Flying into St. George, Utah and renting a car we checked … Continue reading →

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Three countries in one day ~ Thailand, Myanmar and Laos

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Thursday, November 21st ~ Today is another big day.  Heading toward the border town of Mae Sai we pass many rice fields with farmers harvesting the crop. We do not need to get an entry visa ahead of time to … Continue reading →

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Reclining Buddha, Lunch on the lake, White Temple and Chiang Rai

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Wednesday, November 20th Travel day from Sukhothai to Chiang Rai.  Our day started out with a spiritual moment of giving alms to one of the monks.  I wrote about how moved I was by this experience before we left this … Continue reading →

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Offering alms to the monks in Sukhothai

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

According to About.com: Today, in many predominately Theravada countries like Thailand, monks still rely on receiving alms for most of their food. The monks leave the monasteries early in the morning. They walk single file, oldest first, carrying their alms … Continue reading →

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Sukhothai Historical Park via Tuk Tuk

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday, November 19th Today was a travel day.  The majority of the time was spent on the bus riding from Ayutthaya to Sukhothai.  As entertainment we watched the first 1/2 of the Jodie Foster movie “Anna and the King”.  I … Continue reading →

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Ayutthaya, Bang Pa In Summer Palace, Chai Wattanaram Temple

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Monday, November 18th started out quite sad.  I received news that my cousin, Sharon, had passed away.  I have such wonderful memories of sharing holidays with our families at my grandparents home in the hills over-looking Medford, OR. Shortly after … Continue reading →

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The Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

The Grand Palace complex was established in 1782.  Inside the walled compound is the royal residence, throne halls, numerous government buildings and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.  The entire area covers over 200,000 square meters. My initial impression was … Continue reading →

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Wat Pho ~ Temple of the Reclining Buddha

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

We finally got to meet our tour leader, Nu, at our orientation meeting this morning. Everything was well-organized with name badges, luggage tags & belts, and complete itineraries distributed. Today’s highlight was a visit to Wat Pho, a temple that … Continue reading →

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In Pictures ~ Point Dume State Beach, Malibu California

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Point Dume State Beach is located in Malibu.  Not as crowded as many other Southern California beaches, it still offers views, swimming, surfing, tide pools to explore, and more.  Parking is limited and no dogs are allowed on the path. … Continue reading →

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Semuc Champey, Guatemala ~ Hidden Jungle Paradise and El Retiro

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

OK, confession time – I thoroughly intend to make you want to drop whatever you are doing, grab your passport, jump on an airplane and head for this hidden jungle paradise.  I have been blessed to visit over 40 different … Continue reading →

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