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January 16th 2009
Published: January 20th 2009
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Sawatdee kap khong peuan (Warm greeting my friends), So there are 61 pics included in this blog that were painstakingly uploaded via a very slow internet connection. Check them out, or at least tell me that you've enjoyed them 😊 Just click on the word "next" at bottom of page to view 2nd and 3rd pages of pictures. Instead of ending with one, I'll begin this entry with a quote from a gre... Read Full Entry



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Jarod and Heather Raithel
sharkgazing shramanas
sharkgazing shramanas
This is where we're at . . . "You will have to leave it all behind and go on later. Why not make it meaningful and leave it all right now?" ~Milarepa, Tibetan yogi poet "A human being is part of a whole, called by us the Universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings, as something separated from the rest--a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widenin... full info
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Just me and the rock baby . . .Just me and the rock baby . . .
Just me and the rock baby . . .
Rock climbing, Krabi
This Thai guy was AMAZING . . .This Thai guy was AMAZING . . .
This Thai guy was AMAZING . . .
He could hold his entire body on a sheer face with just a finger. Really impressive, great dreadlocks too! Rock climbing, Krabi
Wild female macaque monkey . . .Wild female macaque monkey . . .
Wild female macaque monkey . . .
nursing her babe. Took a break from rock climbing to photograph the monkeys. Good day, saw both macaques and dusky languars
1237 steps to top of Wat Tham Sua1237 steps to top of Wat Tham Sua
1237 steps to top of Wat Tham Sua
Steep staircase winding up a limestone spire to the top of Tiger Cave Temple
A journey of 1000 miles . . .A journey of 1000 miles . . .
A journey of 1000 miles . . .
begins with the 1st step, Lao Tzu. Wat Tham Sua
200 steps into the journey . . .200 steps into the journey . . .
200 steps into the journey . . .
and the macaque monkeys were already tired, Wat Tham Sua
Are we there yet?Are we there yet?
Are we there yet?
Wat Tham Sua, Tiger Temple Cave
I thought Homo sapiens were . . .I thought Homo sapiens were . . .
I thought Homo sapiens were . . .
the hairless apes?
500 steps into the journey . . .500 steps into the journey . . .
500 steps into the journey . . .
and we found this ascetic and his tiger perched on a cliff. Me and Shaba in a previous life?
Our favorite step . . .Our favorite step . . .
Our favorite step . . .
the LAST one, whew, atop Wat Tham Sua
The land before time . . .The land before time . . .
The land before time . . .
View from atop Wat Tham Sua
Temple in the SkyTemple in the Sky
Temple in the Sky
Atop Wat Tham Sua
Buddha the unrivaled nestled in the cloudsBuddha the unrivaled nestled in the clouds
Buddha the unrivaled nestled in the clouds
Atop Wat Tham Sua
Most enlightened beings just get a dog . . .Most enlightened beings just get a dog . . .
Most enlightened beings just get a dog . . .
not a 5 headed dragon!
The view was so worth it!The view was so worth it!
The view was so worth it!
View of Krabi Province . . .View of Krabi Province . . .
View of Krabi Province . . .
from the top of Wat Tham Sua
Heather contemplates impermanenceHeather contemplates impermanence
Heather contemplates impermanence
Human skeletal remains and graphic photos at Wat Tham Sua (Tiger Cave Temple) illustrate the ephemeral nature of all things, particularly our bodies
Hauntingly beautiful imageryHauntingly beautiful imagery
Hauntingly beautiful imagery
Wat Tham Sua
Hindu imagery at Buddhist TempleHindu imagery at Buddhist Temple
Hindu imagery at Buddhist Temple
Buddhism is accepting, inclusive of other faiths, instead of making claims of superiority
Chinese Goddess at Wat Tham SuaChinese Goddess at Wat Tham Sua
Chinese Goddess at Wat Tham Sua
Imagery and icons from different sects and faiths share space at Wat Tham Sua. Perhaps religious warfare will become obsolete?
Cool mural Wat Tham SuaCool mural Wat Tham Sua
Cool mural Wat Tham Sua



20th January 2009

Heather
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Thanks...
...for sharing! (and for the kiss) (maybe?) ~Happy Inauguration Day!~ Love You Guys!!!
21st January 2009

joann
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Obama
It is a GREAT day in the states! I am so glad we went to see him. Obama '08 -and 2010
22nd January 2009

Jo Woodgate
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Hey there awesome photos!
Hey there! Thought I would commend you on your hard work of uploading all those photos! I know how annoyingly time consuming they are with the slow Thailand connection! Good work :) Loved the photos of the rock climbing and the kayaking, I did the same sort of thing... brought back memories! Hope you guys are still having an awesome time, keep the updates coming xx
22nd January 2009

vicki
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Great job on uploading the pictures, Jarod!! They are beautiful and you both look great! Love ya'll!! Vic
8th February 2009

Gina
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Beautiful!
Oh my gosh, what beautiful pictures. I am so impressed~ we miss you so much Heather! I hope you are truly enjoying your time, it sure looks like it in the photos. Thanks for staying in touch.

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