Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Home alas - hope for the best, prepare for the worst

It's always good to come home.    

After a fantastic holiday in Cambodia, we donned our 1 set of warm clothes & hit the road...

I was sad to say goodbye to the fascinating scenery….
(meat transportation sans pesky refridgeration)

A relatively uneventful journey.   But landing at what felt like 5 am to us, did show itself


And while we were all happy to get back to our own beds,...

even Hammy...


10 days post balmy, we were not so excited by Mother Nature's welcome 



Unfortunately, we also came home to some fascinating, but far more ominous scenery…

Protests which started in late November have continued, but recently escalated - with Molotov cocktails & bullets 


The results?
New laws making various forms of protest illegal (including wearing a helmet) & 2 confirmed dead - including this man

A sad and complicated situation, where most people simply want a better future.  
I'm not sure how it will be resolved, but here's hoping it can be done peacefully 
(thanks Kirsten & Natalie for the fab shots & updates - now stay safe!)

In the mean time, I'm taking a friend's advice & keeping a full tank of gas 

Here's hoping for peace at home for all


See this link for more telling images


And this link for a more detailed explanation





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