Thursday, December 24, 2009

Phnom Penh, November 2009


This boy seemed very unsure of me, as I sat on the log while Bill 
was in the barber's chair. Turned out he is the barber's son.



Bill getting a $1 haircut.



This seedling caught my eye, amid the vast swath of grass,
 as I walked in Hun Sen Park early one morning. 
Huge cotyledons. I think it is a tamarind seedling.



My very special Resurrection Plant (thanks S). When I moved into the Lavender House (the first flat), I found this little stub of a plant lying on its side on the balcony. I replanted, watered and talked to my green friend.  By the time I moved out of the flat, it had fully rooted itself, grown nodules on its trunk, and sprung a couple of leaves. I will post that picture soon.



An attendee of a Poppy Day celebration.



Father and daughter, it seems, with beautiful smiles. Poppy Day.



Poppy Day



Poppy Day



Poppy Day



Poppy Day


Guess! Poppy Day!

Poppy Day



Poppy Day



One shampoo can change your life.






You already know what event this is.



I think this man is the grandfather of the daughter from the earlier photo.



Poppy Day



At the Lavender House, I could watch the sky, in all its glory. 



Aluminum to be cast, at the foundry that cast 5 faceplates for me.



Charcoal for heating up the aluminum.



Above and below: Foundry staff working on molds/cores.





View of my front balcony, at the Lavender House.

3 comments:

  1. And no, that is not my hand holding the shampoo.

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  2. hahaha. i was wondering...

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  3. Love seeing these Amy! So wonderful to see a bit of your current day to day. But keep away from that shampoo! ;o) And glad you have yr very own Resurrection Plant.

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