The ordination of a Monk in Thailand
·1684 words·8 mins
Having been invited to attend a temple with a family, I was then surprised by being included in the sons ordination ceremony
Travel
2023
My long weekend living in a Buddhist temple
·2095 words·10 mins
Once in a life time opportunity to live in a temple, and experience the ordination of a new Thai monk.
Ban Chiang National Museum
·809 words·4 mins
A well curated museum highlights the history of this area and its importance across Asia
Wat Phu Tok
An adventurous temple built into several ’levels’ of a mountain
Three Whale Rock (and others)
Come for the three whales and stay for the incredible views of the Bueng Kan region
Wat Santi Wanaram (The Lotus temple)
·198 words·1 min
With the opportunity to explore Udon Thani for a few days, I decided to explore this spectacular temple.
Kham Chanot Wang Nakhin (The forest temple)
·825 words·4 mins
With the opportunity to explore Udon Thani for a few days, I decided to explore this spectacular temple.
Wonderful Wat Pa Phu Kon
·454 words·3 mins
With the opportunity to explore Udon Thani for a few days, I decided to explore this spectacular temple.
Pottering around Phu Phrabat Historical Park
·761 words·4 mins
With the opportunity to explore Udon Thani for a few days, I decided to explore these ancient structures.
2022
Nightmare at Nong Khai / Vientiane border
A short story of adapting, improvising and overcoming some of the unusal challenges of living in Thailand.