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Not only do Tibetans have a fondness for wearing cowboy hats, they rope and ride…yaks as well as horses. Lone Tibetans travel over the vast steppes riding yaks. This yak, saddled so beautifully, was grazing near Quinghai lake. His rider was a … Continue reading
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Western China, where this photo was shot, is inhabited by devout Buddhists. The rolling hills and prairies of the steppelands are sprinkled with prayer flags. Sometimes the flags are strung over a lone yak hair tent. Sometimes they glitter in the … Continue reading
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The tradition of a refreshing drink carries on in the Damascus souk of Hamadiyeh. I first saw these men carrying that large, ornate urn on their back when I visited the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul in the early 90’s. Then the … Continue reading
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The word sherbet comes from the Arabic word ‘sharbat’ and originally it meant a fruit drink. I’ve read that the Arabs, Persians, Turks, etc. had many fruit flavored drinks with exotic ingredients such as rose water and orange blossom water. I … Continue reading
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I shot this handsome Kham man on the streets of Yushou. It was after the festival and there were many Kham, men and women, gathered on the streets in their best dress. This man wears a version of a cowboy … Continue reading
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Yushou, China…Quinghai Provence It had been a festival day in Yushou. It was supposed to be the highlight of our trip. As is often when you visit third world countries, things didn’t work out the way we had hoped. The … Continue reading
Making Palinka Yesterday, I told you that Palinka, an apricot brandy, is kept on the table in Romania, much as we might keep salt and pepper. Palinka seems to be a symbol of hospitality along with a loaf of bread … Continue reading
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When I first got married, Time-Life books issued a series of cookbooks featuring the cuisines of the world. The recipes were excellent. I still use many of them, but the photography and stories made the countries and customs come alive … Continue reading
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Kathakali is an ancient form of theatre in Kerala India. The actors are all men and the training takes from 8 to 10 years. The actors are taught prescribed eye movements and facial expressions as well as stylized body movements … Continue reading
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Baby Buddha Kashgar, Xinjiang Provence, China 2002 A chubby cheeked child rests in his mother’s arms outside a mosque in Kashgar, Western China. We saw many beautiful children, but the beauty of this little boy stole our hearts. We were … Continue reading
