Asia 2009

I'm still processing much of what happened during my 2 weeks in Asia. Words aren't coming just yet. There's so much to share that I don't know where to start. So for now, I'll just share some pictures. I took over 800, so picking a few is quite the challenge!




These pictures are from an afternoon spent at a local park/mountain that a new friend took us to:

There was a temple at the top of the mountain/park. The following images break my heart, but they pale in comparison to the overwhelming sadness that filled me while standing there. The weight of being there was heavy on my heart for many hours after we left and a portion of it returns every time I look at these pictures. Standing there with tears in my eyes and a heavy heart, begging God to break down these strongholds that grip the people is one of my most vivid memories from the entire trip.

Empty prayers

FOOD

I named this food "turtle" because doesn't it look like it!?!

I asked my friend what it tasted like. She responded, "Sandy poop." Lovely.

FRIENDS

Old friends reunited.

TEA SHOP

We were just shopping for some tea and the owner invited us to sit down and drink. So we did. After every sip, the guy would refill the cup. Talk about not making progress on downing the yucky black tea! Anyway, it was a lovely gesture. And I kept drinking. :)

BACKPACKING IN A VILLAGE

Getting out into the countryside one day was hands down one of my favorite things we did. I was more "in my element" out of the city.

Rice

Water buffalo

Village temple

Oldest tree in the village

OTHER RANDOM PICTURES

A very real reminder of the spiritual condition of those around me (this was in the hotel lobby)

View from my hotel room

At the end of the trip we had a few "fun days" in a big city to try to readjust to American life.

A store.

Light show

Skyline


Bathroom signs (I added the words). I seriously laughed out loud when I saw this! :)

No smoking naked, okay? ;)

Thanks for journeying with me! :)