What spirit is so empty and blind that it cannot recognize the fact that the foot is more noble than the shoe, and skin more beautiful than the garment with which it is clothed? - Michelangelo Why is the Mom in this family picture smiling? Oh, I know. The Dad is wearing shoes. Old Photo Album But my mother was also smiling in our family photo. All three of us look about the same age as this family. Mama said she explicitly told Papa that day long ago that we would sit for a family portrait so we were to don something formal. But lo and behold Papa came in flip flops! Mama wasn't very happy about it. She still placed our picture neatly in the family album though. Family is family, slippers or stilettos. What is unknown to me, besides the identity of this family, is how Father (rest in peace, Pap) ended up in the photo studio wearing slippers when he wore shoes virtually all the time. In fact we only saw him wearing slippers during his retirement. Ah well, so much for shoes. I have ...
I don't immediately think of Thailand and vineyards together.
ReplyDeleteFascinating and great pictures.
Neither do I. This was a charming surprise to me.
ReplyDeleteThai wine - who'da thunk it?
ReplyDeleteROG, ABC Wednesday team
My first time to learn Thailand with vineyard but even in the Philippines we have vineyards too. So it is possible ^_^
ReplyDeleteKim,USA
It is reality.
ReplyDeleteWho’da indeed. Should probably try Monsoon Valley these days.
ReplyDeleteI never think of vineyards in Thailand!
ReplyDeletewow, i didn't know Thailand has vineyards! amazing!
ReplyDeletei haven't seen any Thai wine in the market here.
That's wonderful that Thailand is venturing into the viticulture industry! Lovely shots.
ReplyDeleteWow, exploring vineyards on elephants!!!
ReplyDelete:) I just love it when someone spots something interesting. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Thailand view.
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Rose, ABC Wednesday Team
Great V post. Visiting from ABC WED♫
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots of a beautiful place. Carver, ABC-Wed. Team
ReplyDeleteYour stunning photos look like they came right out of a picture book. I am not a wine connoisseur at all, so it didn't surprise me that Thailand has vineyards. However, the idea of touring by elephant is one that gave me pause. I have always loved elephants, but for the past few years, have been following a rescue sanctuary in Tennessee that tries to provide retired elephants with the environment they require. Web site: (elephants.com).
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