12 Jan 2013

c a m b o d i a



Entry pass for Angkor Wat 
 Bayon Temple is the spectacular central temple of the ancient city of Angkor Thom

Bayon, Angkor Thom  



Tower and smiling faces of the Bayon  

Bayon, Angkor Thom  
Angkor Wat at sunrise...breathtaking, the most beautiful thing I've ever seen

Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat

Outside Beautiful Angkor Wat
Little boy's singing outside of Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm, kingdom of the tree's

Root of Banyan Tree on the Ta Prohm Temple (by far my favourite temple)
Me and my Pineapple, Ta Prohm
Great little side street I found with beautiful boutiques and trendy bars 
My Favourite Boutique 

The markets of Siem Reap at night 


Banteay Srey, 10th century Cambodian temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva

Picture Perfect 

Banteay Srey

Banteay Srey, such intricate detail


Banteay Srey


Lily pad-filled pond, Siem Reap 
Silk Worm, Angkor Silk FarmSiem Reap

Cocoons Spun, Angkor Silk FarmSiem Reap
Boiling the cocoons of the silk worms, Angkor Silk FarmSpinning the silk, Angkor Silk Farm
Mushroom Point at Otres Beach, Sihanoukville
Sokha Beach, Sihanoukville 

Kine of cows wondering past my bungalow on Otres Beach, Sihanoukville

Sunset on Ocheteaul Beach, Sihanoukville
Some Rong Hope Kindergarten I volunteered at, Sihanoukville
after a day on a boat cruise . . .(don't ask)

lesson learned, dont get off on the right hand side of a motorcycle....

Kep, Cambodia 
Crab Market, Kep 
Rabbit Island, Kep 
Massage huts, Rabbit Island, Kep


Crystal clear water, island off Koh kong 
Island off of Koh Kong 

The Mangrove Forests, Koh Kong 

The Mangrove Forests, Koh Kong 
Fishing Village, Koh Kong 

Jungle trekking through the Cardamom Mountains, Koh Kong  
Tatai Waterfalls, Koh Kong 

me after a day of fun and pain, hiking through the Cardamom Mountains, Koh Kong 
Bunny rabbit hopping around at Koh Kong bus stop 


Beautiful National Museum, Phnom Penh
 Phnom Penh

Usual Traffic Jam, Phnom Penh
 Streets of Phnom Penh
Night markets, Phnom Penh
 Phnom Penh
Choeung Ek Killing Fields,Phnon Penh, Cambodia
Prison Cell in Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Phnom Penh
Photos of victims of Pol Pot's regime, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum,Phnom Penh

Photos of victims of Pol Pot's regime, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum,Phnom Penh

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Phnom Penh
Another prison cell in Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Phnom Penh


Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Phnom Penh


Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Phnom Penh

Silver PagodaPhnom Penh
Interior of the Silver Pagoda compound walls, covered with murals depicting stories from the Ramayana
Model of Angkor WatSilver Pagoda, Phnom Penh

One of the four stupas surrounding the Silver Pagoda
Silver Pagoda and the Royal Palace complex in Phnom Penh

Silver PagodaPhnom Penh

Silver PagodaPhnom Penh
Buddha statue in the garden, Silver PagodaPhnom Penh
Central Markets, Phnom Penh
Fairytale boutique I found in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 Independent Monument at Night, Phnom Penh
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11 Jan 2013

s n a p s f r o m v i e t n a m

Hanoi, Vietnam.... photo taken from my room 
Bat Trang Ceramic Village

Pagoda in Bat Trang, Hanoi 
My new friends xox
Hand crafted, Sapa 
Handmade embroidered covers, Sapa 
Pig wondering the tracks, Sapa
Women from the Black Hmong tribe, in Sapa, following tourists

Corn drying in the kitchen of a typical village house
Natural indigo dye, Sapa


The village, Sapa
Stunning scenery, trekking to the local village

Fields, Sapa 
Rice fields, Sapa 
My homestay in Sapa 
My Son, Hoi An  
Hoi An 
Hoi An 

Mui Ne 






8 Jan 2013

r e t r e a t



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d o n' t l o o k b a c k . . .



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g r a w n o l a

Make YOUR version of a Grawnola, blissful and smack-packed with all minerals, vitamins, protien and antioxidants that our body craves. 

Go get crazy and choose whatever seeds and herbs you like.
 Here is a list of the ones I regularly use.

Flax seeds (Brown & golden) are full of fiber and the great omega 3 fatty acids. They aid digestion and keep heart and arteries clear.
Sesame seeds (Black and white) are loaded with iron, protein (35%) and calcium. They support the kidneys and help lower cholesterol.
Quinoa is a complete source of protein and also a great way to gain minerals. Because it is so filled with nutrient and easy to digest, it´s one of the best foods for both athletes and young children.
Buckwheat is a balancing and alkalizing herb with a a lot of protein in it´s seeds. It stabilizes blood sugar and is therefore perfect for diabetics.
Pumpkin seeds is a little green one with super powers. According to Ayurveda it balances all body types. This seed is also great for all men to snack away on as it increases fertility and lower the risks of prostate cancer.
from Earthsprout.

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4 Jan 2013

f a i r y c h i m n e y s

Cappadocia, Turkey
Cappadocia, Turkey
Tuff Stone Erosion, Cappadocia, Turkey
Elkep evi cave hotel 
Cappadocia has long been on my bucket list. A land of fairy chimneys,uniquely-rippled landscapes and mysterious underground cities....all lying in the south of Turkey. It stole my attention and imagination the first time I saw pictures of it.



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2 Jan 2013

W i s t f u l W e d n e s d a y s . . . .

Best start to my morning...bikram yoga 
Followed by a relaxing afternoon in the sun 
Magical day at Nobbies . . . 
My Healthy Vegan Inspired Indian Pizza.... 
Mung bean pizza base + Sweet Potato Pumpkin Butter 
+  Dollops of Coriander & Cashew Nut Cheese
Falling Overnight. . .

"Shot on a shoestring budget over fourteen summer nights, Falling Overnight was conceived by director Conrad Jackson in collaboration with writing partners ParkerCroft and Aaron Golden. The writing team attempted to capture the numbness and isolation that comes from being “one of the sick people”, highlighting the bittersweet experience of falling in love when the future is uncertain. Instead of filling the story with the heightened, overly dramatic dialogue and scenes that populate much of contemporary film, the filmmakers created a lifelike world for their characters, pouring their own stories, experiences, dreams, and regrets into the script. Ultimately, it is real life that Elliot will miss."

Perfect ending to my day :)

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