MARCH 1st A FORK: Yes I know it’s an oyster fork but as a vegetarian I bought it for fruit … a fork is a fork is a fork
MARCH 2nd A TOY: or a piece of sports equipment I’m not sure but it is hugely popular with kids, youth and adults alike. Everyday people gather to play with these simple shuttlecocks in the twilight hours in Phnom Penh
MARCH 3rd A BUILDING: still under construction but modern to the extreme and indicative of the changing face of Phnom Penh
MARCH 4th A CLOUD: A single, black storm cloud superimposed over the usual white backdrop after a brief, unseasonal rainstorm this afternoon
MARCH 5th A BOTTLE: I regularly refill with my homemade duplicate, now that it is no longer available for purchase
MARCH 6th A STREET SIGN: I spotted at the bus station this morning
MARCH 7th A FLOWER: from the huge Sea Almond tree that grows inside Wat Phnom Pon above this reclining and other seated Buddhas
MARCH 8th A DRINK: An Espresso Martini as a celebration of all the strong, independent and compassionate women. May we be them, raise them, teach them and appreciate them. May we always appreciate each other and stand strong together! Happy International Women's Day to all my sensational sisters out there
MARCH 9th A CAR: an archive shot for me today as we were on Rabbit Island on a beach day excursion with the little monks and it’s a vehicle free environment. This is a car which is an art installation/ advertising for a chocolate cafe in the very interesting precinct of Talat Noi in Bangkok
MARCH 10th A HAT: Not just any hat a Brokpa hat. The highland people of far eastern Bhutan wear these hats and the funny tails ensure the frequent rain they endure runs off their heads. I bought this one for Ian’s birthday when we visited the region so it’s another archive shot from Bhutan this time. Travelling today didn’t provide too many hat options in the bus and this is a favourite image
MARCH 11th A SHADOW: of the fretwork depicting the wheel of dharma on the Wat Ounalom gates
MARCH 12th A BOOK: As someone fascinated by words and their use, impact and evolution I’ve always collected quotes. I have also been obsessed with stationery since childhood. Hence this lovable little notebook hankering to be used
MARCH 13th A PET (OR ONE YOU SAW): There are plenty of none-too- friendly street dogs in Cambodia but this little one has certainly been selected as a pet by a proud and happy new owner … we seem to have sneaked into the shot too as I didn’t pay attention to the mirror
MARCH 14th A PAIR OF SHOES: It’s rare for me to wear actual shoes- flip flops and sandals yes but shoes no! We went to a theatre production last night and I wore my trusty linen pumps and walking there and back means my toes wish I hadn’t this morning
MARCH 15th A WINDOW: An internal one and a feature of these old buildings that provides ventilation and light to the stairway. I love the design features that are both decorative and practical in buildings of this era before air conditioning was even a possibility. I promised myself we would restore it when we decided to purchase the apartment which also features round inserts in the walls. Here we are almost four years later and it still hasn’t been done
MARCH 16th A MESS: made by nature and aesthetic for that reason in my mind
MARCH 17th A GAME: widely played in Cambodia with some beautifully, hand carved and well used sets found in little, corner cafes with five or six packed tables of players and many observers too. They were all amused by me taking a quick pic
MARCH 18th A DOOR: I spotted out wandering
MARCH 19th A PATTERN: Cosmic Mandala - It is a symbolic representation of part or all of the universe. It protects a person from the four elements’ calamities (Water, Fire, Earth and Wind) and hangs in our living room. One of the last purchases I made before leaving Bhutan the last time
MARCH 20th A BALL: I know it’s not but it’s the closest I’ve got all day having spent nearly eight hours on a bus - ball shaped at least and taken on the day
MARCH 21st A TREE: in the temple grounds adjacent to the hotel we are staying in. The chanting early this morning drew us out of bed to investigate
MARCH 22nd A LETTER: One down, two to go. Keeping my snail mail project alive. There is no better time to write than when you are having an adventure
MARCH 23rd SUNGLASSES: they are not but with transitional lens they double as sunglasses or in my case quadruple since I have three multi focal lens in them too. Taken on the motor boat that we took yesterday on the Mekong as a part of our kayaking, birdwatching sunset adventure tour
MARCH 24th A CORNER: a Tokay gecko perched in a corner of the pillar near the hand basins at our pit stop on the bus trip to Stung Treng four days ago. I was hoping he’d still be there today when we pulled into the same place but no …
MARCH 25th A STICK of driftwood found on my favourite beach in Cambodia and now a part of the collection of dried seeds, pods and treasures from nature in our apartment
MARCH 26th A MAILBOX: It’s unusual to see mail boxes here as mail is not delivered. The post office calls and you go and collect so the address must contain a phone number. I spotted this one a couple of day ago and have no idea if or how it is used but it’s nicely located on the Mekong River
MARCH 27th A STREET: A typical one where vendors, buyers, motor scooters, bicycles, trucks and carts mingle and accommodate each other
MARCH 28th A HAPPY PLACE: the beach and at sunset has always been my happy place. This is an archive shot of Koh Rong Sanloem and I intend to return very, very soon
MARCH 29th A PLATE: my favourite orange one with tonight’s dinner on it
MARCH 30th A DOORMAT: There is more than one use for a doormat
MARCH 31st A SQUARE: I seem to have developed a penchant for square bracelets over the years. “Round peg in a square hole” I guess
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