nano encounters

I found an interesting tree on a golf course and used it as a window to see beyond. Felt spirituality in a beautiful natural view.

I went swimming early morning on a nice February day in Penang, Malaysia. I was excited that it was a cool morning and a lovely beach. After about 10 minutes in the water, I was neck deep and having a nice time, when I felt an intensely sharp pain in my right arm. I felt […]

I think the handicrafts and sweets in Isfahan beat all other cities in Iran. They do amazing wood inlaid work as seen in this photo. It is called, khatem kari. I bought several small and a few large boxes as gifts. We went to the small shops to watch how they make these boxes from […]

Next stop in Iran: Isfahan – also known as ‘Nesf e Jahan’ or ‘Half of the World.’ It is a beautiful city filled with parks, canals, and plenty of historical sites. Here is a photo of the Naqsh e Jahan Square (Maidaan e Naqsh e Jahan) which means, ‘Image of the World Square.’ It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The initial plan was to stay in Mashhad for three weeks and then visit some other cities in Iran. However, the second day I was here, two of Gorgan’s friends who were to visit from the USA that week on business, called to say, they have to delay their trip by three weeks. If Gorgan […]

Aab Gosht soup – literally translated it means ‘water meat.’ This dish is a delicious blend of tomato, spices, meat, and bread. Before your start, you must cut the bread into small pieces and put it into the soup. Bread and soup merge and melt in your mouth. Some people mash the bread and meat into […]