The Experience

Those CRAZY Kenyans

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Jambo!

hi guys. I'm having some African (or maybe Jessica) technical difficulties....check back tomorrow. I have to download some software....add some titles, etc...

As for the images below. My friend Sam is a pilot and took me in a 4 person Cherokee airplane. Oh boy, it was a little freaky, but an amazing experience and I can't wait to go back up...

there is so much more to come!!!!

lv,
jesss

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Welcome

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Hello Everyone, Welcome to my travel photography blog.... Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments about the blogsite or the photographs. My email is jcscranton15@yahoo.com

Also, my work will be displayed at the Northeastern University Art Gallery in the Curry Student Center from Jan. 4th to Jan. 22nd. I will be having an opening on Thursday Jan. 12th from 6:30 to 9pm if you would like to meet the artist and ask any questions. It should be a fun night, so come on down.

10 percent of individual photography sales will go the Veerni Project to help rural women in Rajasthan, India. For more information on Veerni Project check out the website, www.veerni.org

For directions to the Curry Student Center, please look at the Northeastern University website, http://www.neu.edu/ Northeastern's campus is located opposite the Museum of Fine Arts. Thanks for looking!!! Jessica

On the Beach in Thailand

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Oh Thailand, beaches...horses...beer... what else could I ask for??? Kristin, Jim and I on the beach... I was too chicken to ride a horse...instead, I took a swim and ate some fresh pineapple...hard life.

Horse Festival, Litang, China.

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Little Tibetan Children performing in tradtional outfits at the Litang horse-racing festival.

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A man in the crowd waiting for the Tibetan dancing to begin. I stayed in Litang for 5 days and I never saw horses race, however, I had a great time mingling with Tibetans, eating momos and camping under the stars. Tibetans are wonderful people.

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Another Tibetan house that was restored by the Chinese government.

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Tibetan Monastery. Litang, China. The Chinese government is starting to rebuild monasteries that were destroyed during the Cultural Revolution.

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Young performer. Litang, China. Horse-racing festival.

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Old man at monastery. Litang, China

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Mountain View, Litang, China. I loved it here... could stay forever...well, maybe not...

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The 'bad ass' monk near a Tibetan flag monument. Litang, China.

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Tibetan Building. Litang, China.

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White horse. Litang, China. Horse-racing festival.

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Kids playing on bikes. Litang, horse racing festival.

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Some child monks hitching a ride back to town. Litang, China. Horse racing festival.

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My Tibetan friend. She was living in a camp near to our tent. She made me this wreath of flowers. She was such a sweet and beautiful girl. I wanted to wrap her up in a box and bring her home with me. Litang, China at the Horse-racing festival.

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Chinese Police overseeing the Tibetan festival... The communist party keeps all Tibetan activities on a tight leash.

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Monks on motorcycles. Always makes me giggle. Litang, China at the Horse racing festival.

The Tibetan Village, Tibet/China

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I found my friends' village. I stayed for 5 days, met their parents, helped wheat farm and ate sheep meat from the bone. The experience was amazing. My pictures are semi-ok; however, I focused my efforts on smiling and happy photos for my friends. I would go back here in a heartbeat. The best people I have ever met....

My Friends live in exile in Mcleod Ganj, India and I decided to visit their parents while trekking China/Tibet. I had an emotional 5 day visit in this village. No one spoke English and I had no method of communicating with their families. They took me into their homes with open arms and I was humbled by the gracious matter. I will never forget their red cheeks and beautiful smiles.

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The view of the mountains from the village...not to shabby.

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Men and Women hard at work... Dawn til Dusk...they never stop...it was amazing to watch.

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Khabom's family and ME...the first day I arrived. I was served milk butter tea and bread. The Village, somewhere in China.

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Khabum's father inspecting the hay.

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Khabom's brother and niece. Khabom has never met his little niece since he has lived in exile for ten years. In fact, none of my friends have been home in a decade. I began this journey to my friends’ village for selfish reason (basically my photography), however, I never imagined the impact my presence would have on the families. I was hugged and kissed. Tears of joy and sadness set the scene. I was deeply moved by these people and their hard working lifestyle.

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Thakhla's family. Mom, Brother, wife and children. We are finishing our breakfast.

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Thaklha's brother...getting ready for the non-stop work day.

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Chimpy's family. Two Nieces, Mom, Brother's wife.

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Two little kiddos listening to my MP3 player for 3 or 4 hours while I helped the village women tie their hay bunches.

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Chimpy's nieces (bottom and top). Khabom's sister (middle).

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Chimpy's brother's wife and daughter. These women are wonderful. In the village, China.

Cha Cha Cha China!!!!!

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Kristin and I got bored in Leshan, China waiting for our visa extensions. We're just having a little fun. Photo by Kristin.

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Kristin love. Leshan, China

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Afternoon Naptime. The workers at the park are taking their afternoon snooze. I love the full face sun visor. The Chinese can sleep anywhere...even standing up. Dali, China.

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Kristin took this photo...a typical train scene in China.

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Does anyone care for Duck in the bag??? Near Dali, China at the weekend market.

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Chinese Symbols color the walls. Daju, China

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I took this photograph while I was on a bus headed for Chengdu. I had a scarf wrapped around my mouth and nose to avoid breathing the horrific air pollution. It took us two hours to drive through this town...it was the worst pollution I have ever experienced.

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A little China Humor... the staff at the store was staring at us while I took this photo... BAD MAN!!!!

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Nasty!!! A typical (and not too bad!!!) chinese toilet... who wants to give it a try?????

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Close up of a Chinese door entrance. Dali, China.

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Dali, China. Normal Chinese Cities do NOT look like this... the chinese government has pumped astronomical amounts of cash into reconstructing towns for tourist purposes. I must admit, it's much better than the white tile buildings.

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Down the Rabbit Hole... Dali, China. I love the round doors...when I create my dream house, I'll have a round entrance way.

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Kristin in the Background. Halfway through our trek. Tiger Leaping Gorge. China

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Daju, China

Hot and Sticky Vietnam

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The lovely "Me" in the Red River Delta District on my little bicycle. My friend Cheri and I took a tour to explore the backcountry of the area. It was an amazing adventure, riding around on our bicycles and attempting our horrible Vietnamese language skills. It was worth every penny!!!!

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The lovely Cheri in Sapa.

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Sapa rice patty fields

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Sapa Landscape with typical village in the background.

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Sapa landscape.

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Sapa. Child carrying sugarcane

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The Dutch girl that went on a two day hike in a skirt and a pair of nice leather white shoes. She stepped in mud up to her ankle, this is the after effect.

Demilitarized Zone, Near Hue Vietnam

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Graveyard of North and South Vietnamese killed during the war. DMZ.

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This is what is left of the US air base in the DMZ. The American army blew up the building after pulling out and this is all that remains.

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DMZ, CALIFORNIA with a name on top etched into the walls of the US airbase.

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So kids, let's learn how to shoot guns in the park today around civilians.... Hue, Vietnam

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Women fanning themselves in Hanoi.

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Typical straw brooms and triangular hats...a normal scene in Vietnam

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Cheri and my attempt at making vietnamese springrolls. This was a mighty meal.

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Yummy tropical fruit from Vietnam

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Food. Would you like some mini eggs with that tea. Chinatown, Bangkok.

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Mount Everest from the airplane. I've never been shocked by such beauty and fear...the whole plane watched in silence while we pasted the top of the world.

Mcleod Ganj, India

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Mcleod Ganj from a distance at dusk. Himalayas in the background.

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A typical store in the Ganj

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The main street of Mcleod Ganj at sundown. I live a little bit outside this area, away from the people and noise.

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The coolest restaurant in town. Another room with a view

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Me again

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My buddy Kristen with a blurry white puppy. She's from Chicago...graphic Designer. Totally cool...wicked tattoos.

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Arainn, my fellow volunteer program from Wales...he would kill me if he knew this was on my website. He's awesome.

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Kristen and I having way too much fun with the digital camera. That's me...if you couldn't guess.

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The clean up crew. Volunteer Tibet started a "clean up Mcleod" program. So, every tuesday and thursday we clean up India. It's REALLY gross and dirty, but it needs to be done. Go Team

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My buddy Johan picking up some trash. He's also a volunteer here in Mcleod.

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Just a little rain (check out the difference in the next picture just with 10 minutes).

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It's really coming down now....

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Monsoon Blues. Here comes the water...and more water...and more water.... off and on for about two weeks.

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Me just being weird as always.

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the white boys playing guitar (sp?)

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Just another night with the boys. This is Kumbumn getting into his song, he's wearing his clothes like a traditional Tibetan and playing guitar with an umbrella. I almost fell over in laughter, but he was dead serious.

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too cool for school with his Madonna t-shirt. this is one of "my tibetan boys" as i like to call them.

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Close up of a momo

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Making Momos...a typical Tibetan dish...so yummy. You stuff the dough with spinach, cheese, or veggies. they are so good!!!

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This is my tibetan friend, Thakkla, we are making momos. I hang out with these guys at least three or four nights a week. We play cards, dance and watch movies. They're all great.

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Welcome Everyone. Here are a few photos of where I am now...Dharamsala, India. This is where the Tibetan exiled government and many refugees have settled. This place is relaxing, magical and peaceful. I borrowed my friends Digital Canon camera...all these shots are from his camera. Enjoy and more to come soon. Jess

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Cute Tibetan Woman, She is one of my english students

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Cute old Tibetan Man

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Cute old Tibetan Man

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House built on a rock with monk

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My Hallway, decorated with prayer flags

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My monastery from far away. Room with a view.

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My Monastery where I live. My little apartment is on the first floor all the way at the end. Nice View, Huh?

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Mountain View of the Himalayas

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Tibetan Monks drinking tea at the local coffee shop

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Man at small prayer wheels

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Old men at Tibetan Prayer Wheel. They walk around three times, it is part of their daily religous ritual. It is very meditative.

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Tibetan boy hanging a prayer flag to bring good luck

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Pray flags on the road and a prayer rock. Tibetan Buddists hang prayer flags, so there prayers will catch the wind. They also have prayer rocks.

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A field of prays flags

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Buddist temple. If you look close you can see the little skeletons

Jodphur, India... Volunteering

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At the Taj Hotel. Rose and I crashed the nicest hotel in Jodhpur and went for swim.Behind me is the pool.