Comments on: The Luck of the Buddha http://www.milescollins.com/wordpress/the-luck-of-the-buddha Cooking - Photography & More Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:33:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.7 by: miles http://www.milescollins.com/wordpress/the-luck-of-the-buddha#comment-365 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:04:13 +0000 http://www.milescollins.com/wordpress/the-luck-of-the-buddha#comment-365 Karen, I can't believe you've gone air con!! I would love to visit Vientiane, look forward to reading your upcoming posts. The latest news from Burma is disturbing with shots being fired at the protestors and a Japanese journalist shot dead. A costly reminder of how lucky we are to live in a democracy. Enjoy the rest of your travels. Miles ps Your kitchen looks great, by the way! Karen,
I can’t believe you’ve gone air con!! I would love to visit Vientiane, look forward to reading your upcoming posts.
The latest news from Burma is disturbing with shots being fired at the protestors and a Japanese journalist shot dead. A costly reminder of how lucky we are to live in a democracy.
Enjoy the rest of your travels.
Miles
ps Your kitchen looks great, by the way!

]]> by: Karen http://www.milescollins.com/wordpress/the-luck-of-the-buddha#comment-364 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 08:52:42 +0000 http://www.milescollins.com/wordpress/the-luck-of-the-buddha#comment-364 Miles, Thank you for posting this story, and for such kind words about Rambling Spoon and the work we're doing. I'm writing from Vientiane (and I confess, I'm sitting in a very pleasant air-conditioned cafe). Last night, the vats were alive with people and prayers beneath the full moon. It was utterly peaceful. But we all know what Burmese monks were facing in those same hours. Thinking about it gives me flashbacks. In 1998, in Cambodia, I was covering an election protest led by monks when the cops showed up. I got caught in a stampede and watched (from beneath a pile of monks) as officers beat many with their batons. I call myself a writer, yet I don't really know how to describe such a horrible scene. Miles,
Thank you for posting this story, and for such kind words about Rambling Spoon and the work we’re doing.
I’m writing from Vientiane (and I confess, I’m sitting in a very pleasant air-conditioned cafe). Last night, the vats were alive with people and prayers beneath the full moon. It was utterly peaceful. But we all know what Burmese monks were facing in those same hours. Thinking about it gives me flashbacks. In 1998, in Cambodia, I was covering an election protest led by monks when the cops showed up. I got caught in a stampede and watched (from beneath a pile of monks) as officers beat many with their batons. I call myself a writer, yet I don’t really know how to describe such a horrible scene.

]]> by: miles http://www.milescollins.com/wordpress/the-luck-of-the-buddha#comment-362 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 22:22:43 +0000 http://www.milescollins.com/wordpress/the-luck-of-the-buddha#comment-362 Cid, I have just missed out on a trip to Japan this year, it is a fascinating country. Take time to read some of Karen's earlier posts, there are authentic recipes, thought provoking stories and first hand accounts of life in South East Asia. Karen and Jerry are the 'real deal' they have travelled and lived with local people, foregoing the luxury of five star air conditioning for a roof under the stars. They deserve due respect. Miles Cid,
I have just missed out on a trip to Japan this year, it is a fascinating country. Take time to read some of Karen’s earlier posts, there are authentic recipes, thought provoking stories and first hand accounts of life in South East Asia. Karen and Jerry are the ‘real deal’ they have travelled and lived with local people, foregoing the luxury of five star air conditioning for a roof under the stars.
They deserve due respect.
Miles

]]> by: Cid http://www.milescollins.com/wordpress/the-luck-of-the-buddha#comment-361 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 22:10:15 +0000 http://www.milescollins.com/wordpress/the-luck-of-the-buddha#comment-361 Miles, There are parts of Japan that provide a similar feeling of serenity for me. I once spent a day in Kamakura and will never forget the place my friend took me to for lunch - cherry trees in full bloom, too beautiful for words. I also took a peek at Karen's fabulous site and will revisit tomorrow for a proper look. It may be late and I'm not hungry but have a sudden craving for Singapore noodles ... close your eyes everyone, can you smell the frangipani trees? Cid Miles,

There are parts of Japan that provide a similar feeling of serenity for me. I once spent a day in Kamakura and will never forget the place my friend took me to for lunch - cherry trees in full bloom, too beautiful for words.

I also took a peek at Karen’s fabulous site and will revisit tomorrow for a proper look.

It may be late and I’m not hungry but have a sudden craving for Singapore noodles … close your eyes everyone, can you smell the frangipani trees?

Cid

]]> by: miles http://www.milescollins.com/wordpress/the-luck-of-the-buddha#comment-360 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:27:31 +0000 http://www.milescollins.com/wordpress/the-luck-of-the-buddha#comment-360 Rod, It is a fabulous site, only thing is I keep wanting to return to SE Asia-Karen will cost me a fortune! Miles Rod,
It is a fabulous site, only thing is I keep wanting to return to SE Asia-Karen will cost me a fortune!
Miles

]]> by: Rod http://www.milescollins.com/wordpress/the-luck-of-the-buddha#comment-358 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 08:29:12 +0000 http://www.milescollins.com/wordpress/the-luck-of-the-buddha#comment-358 Miles amazing story ! Also I checked out the Rambling Spoon website, great site, not surprised you recommend it ! You should photograph buddhas wherever you can and build a gallery of the most interesting ones. Best Rod Miles
amazing story !
Also I checked out the Rambling Spoon website, great site, not surprised you recommend it !

You should photograph buddhas wherever you can and build a gallery of the most interesting ones.
Best
Rod

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