chinlone exhibit at cornell university

I'm happy and honored to announce I will have a photo exhibit at Cornell University this month as part of the renowned Southeast Asia Program's Center for International Studies. The best part for me is any proceeds made from the photographs will go directly back to the Burmese men and their families featured. Here's a look at my work that will be on display, and more information if you happen to be in the area.
http://seap.einaudi.cornell.edu/node/13528
 "Reforms in Myanmar are creating new opportunities for exploring a country that until recently has remained shrouded by geopolitical isolation. How are change and classic traditions shaping the “new Burma” emerging today? Learn more at an interactive program hosted by students from Cornell’s Southeast Asia Program."

Sponsored by the Residential Student Congress, the Cornell Southeast Asia Program, and A. R. Mann Library. Funded by a Title VI grant from the U.S. Dept of Education , the Mary A. Morrison Public Education Fund for Mann Library, and the R.S.C.

fishin' time

Today I went fishing for the first time, and there were no fishing poles involved, just sticks and nets. The Burmese string up a net across a pond and then walk around in the water hitting it with a stick to scare the fish into the net. I got in the water to try the technique and also found a few snails in the process. Once the fish are in the net you grab them by the gills and toss them in a bucket. Who knew fish fins were so sharp?!

 The catch of the day, tilapia

 Taking the fish out of the net

 Cooking up the fish

 Tada! Burmese fishing.

a new routine

Studying and working hard

Teaching a yoga session Wednesday morning...

Warrior 3

Shivasana

the night train north

Lots of luggage

 Night train

the burmese

Honored and lucky to work with the Burmese staff! The arrival two weeks ago into Bangkok from Yangon.

Arriving to Bangkok

For many it is the first time they have left their country, their families, and friends. The next eight weeks they hope to learn English and work and study in Thailand so that they may help support their family, get better jobs and improve the quality of their lives.

Which flip flops are mine?

Getting cell phones

 Taking the sky train