I
hold travel plans
like a stinky diaper —
not like a crowbar
II
the mountaintop
is always farther
than it looks
III
sorry Mr. Frost,
the less traveled road
is a deadend
IV
eat local food
cheeseburger in Shangri-la…
never sicker
Taken in May of 2018 in Bhaktapur from Nyatapola Temple plinth
Taken in January of 2019 in Vientiane, Laos.
Taken in the summer of 2011 in Szentendre, Hungary
Taken in Mysore in November of 2013.
Taken in January of 2019 near Vientiane at the Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan)
Xieng Khuan (which translates to “Spirit City”) is what this statue park outside Vientiane, Laos is apparently called by locals. In English, it’s usually listed as “Buddha Park.” I used the former translation because it’s way more intriguing, but if you’re looking to find the place…
It should also be pointed out that some of the artwork is Hindu in origin, rather than Buddhist.
Taken in April of 2011 in DeKalb County, GA
Taken in Kochi (Cochin) in July of 2017.
Tiger Riding for Beginners 