Tag: Cities
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Wat Pho
Wat Pho The stone statue is clearly recognizable as Chinese; the way in which the tree’s branches have been trained as they grew betrays Japanese influences; and the Buddha statues in the background are clearly Thai. Three examples of three Asian aesthetic traditions that come together harmoniously in a corner of the Wat Pho temple…
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Jay Fai
Jay Fai The Queen of Thai street food. Instead of a crown a bonnet adorns her head and goggles protect her eyes from the inferno she creates in and around her wok. “This is my passion. And my art.” Michelin thought her worthy of a star. Photos of the week: Queen of Thai street food,…
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Queueing up
Queueing up Some street food stalls and restaurants in Bangkok are so popular that people don’t mind having to queue up for a meal of their choice. Just looking at the queues can fill me with joy. Photo of the week: Bangkok, Thailand 2019
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Food stalls, cars, Buddha’s
Food stalls, cars, Buddha’s I always like the unlikely mingling of different cultural elements. It hints at a lively, easy going interaction between people, with a light-hearted attitude to life. Bangkok has it, especially by night. But what about that Buddha Brigade, in a country yearning for freedom from military rule?! Photo of the week:…
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Not to forget
Not to forget At the beginning of the 2nd World War there were 17.000 Jewish residents in the part of Amsterdam where I live. During the war 13.000 of them were deported and murdered in the concentration camps. When I walk through my neighbourhood I can ‘stumble’ sometimes upon little brass plates in the pavement.…
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Jokhang
Jokhang The clouds of smoke from the burning of incense block the view of the entrance to the Jokhang, the most important sanctuary of Tibet in the heart of Lhasa. The oldest parts of the temple date from the 7th century. And still the place is buzzing with religious and social activity. Photo of the…
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Beauty on duty
Beauty on duty If the image of last week’s post was typically Indian, what about this one? It is very different but somehow – to me – equally typical. The combination of different elements – objects, texts, small details – is inimitable. When I passed by I thought: Yes! India! Great! Why does it please…
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Under the Banyan tree
Under the Banyan tree A Banyan tree, flower garlands hanging on its trunk, pictures of Hindu gods with little offerings in front, a food vendor preparing snacks in his stall … A sight so typically Indian, it couldn’t be anywhere else. Why does it make me feel good? Photo of the week: New Delhi, India…
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Pub in Perth
Pub in Perth Came here for a beer. Liked the atmosphere. The screens above the bar. The animated people. The girl in bikini with hat. Photo of the week: Cafe in Perth, Australia 2013
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Eau non potable
Eau non potable If we spout water, don’t drink it. If you do, you can tell by our faces what comes of it! Photo of the week: Fountain, Carpentras, France 2016
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