Kickboxing Krys
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 Posted in Blog | 3 Comments »I guess when Daddy is making a film which involves kick boxing, this should not be unexpected ... httpv://youtu.be/KZ2L8Dyy5Qk
The Syrota Family Plus One
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011 Posted in Blog | 10 Comments »The Syrota Family in its (new) entirety. [smooth=id:25;]
The Illegal Refugees – 11th Nov 2010
Friday, November 12th, 2010 Posted in Blog | 1 Comment »No, not all the refugees went back. Today’s photography: Takky and Aye, a couple of Thais bringing aid for the ‘illegal’ refugees that Thai authorities no longer want. http://www.timothysyrota.org/?page_id=430 And for those with an ongoing interest in what is happening on ...
They Came and Then They Went – 10th Nov 2010
Friday, November 12th, 2010 Posted in Blog | No Comments »They came, they stayed for a night and they left. The refugees that is, and at least this was the case in Mae Sot. For photos of the second day: http://www.timothysyrota.org/?page_id=428 Again, for overseas friends who might want a perspective on what ...
Fleeing Myawaddy – 8th Nov 2010
Friday, November 12th, 2010 Posted in Blog | No Comments »For interested parties and individuals - yes, there was a lot of fighting up the road yesterday (Monday 8th November) in Myawaddy yesterday. And yes it is being covered by the media. Here is a link to some of the ...
A Little Robbie Fowler Experience in Burma
Friday, September 24th, 2010 Posted in Blog | No Comments »2001: for lovers of football (the world game) ... how does one get a production video camera, 40 tapes, and a sound recording kit into Burma without being deported at the first customs point? Answer: watch an English FA Cup ...
The Boy Who Cried, ‘Brazilian Wolf!’
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010 Posted in Blog | No Comments »Once upon a time there was a little boy who cried wolf. Unable to make friends, unable to command the respect that he wanted, this attention seeking little brat (let's call him Billy-Bob Carson or BBC for short) time ...
Burmese Monk Novitation Festival, Mae Ka Sa, Thailand-Burma Border
Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 Posted in Blog | 1 Comment »A Burmese monk novitation ceremony for migrants who will join the 'sangha' for two weeks in Mae Ka Sa village on the Thailand-Burma border. The festival is a time of celebration for families - having children or family members ...
Karen String Tying Festival, Mae Sot
Friday, August 27th, 2010 Posted in Blog | No Comments »Karen String Tying Festival in Mae Sot on the Thailand-Burma Border, Wednesday 25th August. Drizzling and early in the morning but nonetheless a festival in which the tying of strings around each other's wrists symbolizes unity, friendship, and longevity not ...