The bags are packed, the excitement has been building for over six months, Zurich and Prague are in sight, and in a flash, a dear friend of the University passes away. Some travel plans are cancelled, others are altered dramatically. It is a … [Read more...]
Faces in a Crowd – CHINA TOWN, Singapore
April 18, 2014 by
People watching is one of my favorite hobbies. The crowded streets of Chinatown were the perfect canvas to enjoy the diversity of people from all over the world. Men and women in all shapes and sizes, mixed ethnicity couples, and one guy asleep … [Read more...]
The Ramayana Ballet, Indonesia
April 17, 2014 by
The ballet symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. As I watched the dancers, through tired eyes, it took me back to my childhood and the mythological stories steeped in the depths of the Hindu culture. The beauty of the movement captured the … [Read more...]
The Prambanan Temple, Indonesia
April 16, 2014 by
The ancient Hindu temple at Prambanan, dating back to the 9th century, was built to honor the Creator (Brahma), the Preserver (Vishnu), and the Destroyer (Shiva). The structure is breathtaking and its impact on my mind, is profound. This ancient … [Read more...]
