Last night when I sat down to write I found the experiences of the day really hard to put into words But I’m giving it a go now. We visited a local market in Samutsongkram about an hour out of Bangkok and then spent the rest of the day on the delta of the Gulf…

I bought Indian cotton today (in Bangkok) its very fine and I paid 60 baht a yard. which is exactly $2 US,  but although its quite sheer, I think it would look fabulous for the background for a quilt. I once saw a gallery of portraits in Mexico which had been done and then placed on…

I’ve been visiting Thailand almost every year for the past 36 years.3 of our children were born in Thailand and two of our other children worked here  for some time, so its a bit like a home away from home. Lets just say its very familiar to us.Each year brings new surprises and our visit to Chatuchak…

A second visit to this bookshop bought forth more delights. People seemed to especially enjoy selling their used books  as one of the last places in LA still buying books.  The inventory quickly overflowed the shelves, and at the end of our lease June 2011 the Last Bookstore moved to the…

Taking photographs as I travel is an everyday occurrence for me. Some days the creativity flows, other days I become a bit blasé and just don’t ‘see’ Its rare that happens, but it can.A visit to San Diego Zoo a few years ago was inspirational and I planned the trip this year with the knowledge that I…

Not for me. I really don’t do public transport. Theres no need in our small town and the closest I get to is to get on a jet plane.It was a really interesting trip today. The day cost us $4, but we found out later that we could have paid $2 each because we’re both…

It was quite surprising to find a large body of people kneeling, praying and chanting on the road of one of the busiest districts in LA. At first it seemed that bystanders were just plain interested but as the crowd grew larger, negative comments were being shouted from the crowd and I could see that…

Its Sunday and historic downtown Los Angeles has put on its sunday finest.The sun shone, loud Mexican music was broadcast on huge speakers  and families dressed in their sunday best shared the pavement with chic  apartment owners and their small dogs and those who live on the streets.Contrasts indeed. …

Strange but true. One of my apprehensions  left over from my ‘Pathetically shy’ years is talking on the phone… I will do anything to avoid phone calls.That makes life a little difficult when you are in business.The other thing is preparing documents as I travel.For instance, sometimes I have to send information on quilts or…