Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Monday, February 19, 2007
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Friday, February 16, 2007
Samye... dune animals
There were lots of cows grazing this grassy zone. Also the little goat/sheep we kept seeing everywhere. I wish we had a picture of my favorite residence of the dunes, but those jack rabbits moved way too fast!
Samye... journey to the dunes...
Here's where the trees and grass thin out totally, and the dunes take over.
Samye... views from the dunes
These dunes were amazing! We were surprised to find them, and actually had heard nothing about their existence until we noticed them from the top of the mountain the day before. We were so glad we had walked out to find them once we got there! It was an other-wordly spot, surely used by monks over the centuries for powerful meditation. It was, really a very short walk from the Monastery.
Samye... water? here?
Strange, but true! We found many decent sized ponds in the "valleys" of alot of dunes. The closer in to the trees you got, the bigger the pools of water, until they flowed together into a river-like drainage system. Finding a place to cross the water without getting wet was challenging in that zone. We were doubly surprised to find a few cows down in the waterin holes as we came over the top of a few ridges. They looked a bit surprised but not to impressed by our arrival...
Samye... journey to the dunes...
We walked for about thirty minutes through this grassy area full of trees that you see in the background of our self portrait. The most trees I saw in one place in Tibet. There were alot of cows grazing in this grassy zone. But just beyond this lush zone we found a very large area of pure white, soft sandy dunes. Lots of fun to explore!
Samye... while on the road around the monastery...
... we were overcome by a tidal wave of sheep and little sheep-goats. They were polite enough, parting way and giving us plenty of room. But they definately had places to be and were in quite a hurry...
Monday, February 12, 2007
Samye... Tashi Guesthouse
A very nice place to stay! We were the only guests and were given the largest, nicest room in the house.
Saturday, February 10, 2007
AND NOW, HERE ARE SOME PHOTOS FROM A HILLBILLY-HOLLAR CHRISTMAS... brought to you by angels, and ham
Dad's-side-of-family family photo. Me, Mom, Sister, Niece and Gram and Grandad.
This year, as every year, I spent two weeks in Georgia at my Gram and Grandad's house. Here's a look at our Christmas fun...
Christmas family shot
My sister, Kailee and me, and my Mom, Grama Whoey and Didan... her parents. Their visit was such a treat and much appreciated! It made for an unforgettable holiday!
Christmas Collage
The best present... your presence! His turn out was the biggest surprise of the year. Christmas Eve magically found me picking him up at the airport!
Christmas slinky
The classic kid pleaser! Simple yet effective! Of the dozens of toys she got this morning, most of which either lit up, talked or both, the slinky was her favorite. What a good Uncle!!
Christmas Miracle!
My awesome niece levitating her present. She has mad skills... and super powers... indigo child?
Christmas ... Angel Tree
Here it is...Gram's legendary angel tree! She has been collecting angels for about 45 years and around 30 years ago she had gathered enough angels to fill an entire tree. She has been erecting her angel tree every year since. The collection keeps growing, and by now the tree is at maximum capacity. She also has cross-stitched an amazing angel tree skirt to go with the theme! She is always acccepting new angels, so feel free to donate or gift her if you are so moved...
Christmas Brunch... Mmmmm...
Traditionally we have our big meal mid-day on Christmas Day and my Gram cooks it down!!! This year was just as delicious as ever. It was a sweet moment I will remember forever, having all my grandparents, Mom, Sister, Brother-in-law, niece and my very own boyfriend all seated around the table together! How fortunate we all were to have that day and that moment together!! Compliments to chef Isla there in the bottom photo!! 90 and still cooking the Christmas feast!!
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