It’s six in the morning and I’m sitting on the balcony of our guesthouse in Luang Prabang, relishing the slight chill in the air and smooth teak floors under my bare feet. I’m watching and listening as the day comes to life. Today is our last day here and I want to soak it all in.
A door creaks and the young wife across the street emerges, gingerly carrying something. She places a protective votive of marigolds wrapped in banana leaves on the windshield of her husband’s white truck, says a prayer, and pats the hood. She wants to keep him safe today.
That’s love.
~Terri~
Journal Entry:
February 19, 2012
What a lovely gesture. Luang Prabang is one of my favourite places.
Hi Denimfish, and what I didn’t add was that when the young husband came out, he smiled, touched the marigolds, and patted the car too.
What a beautiful way of approaching this week’s theme! Love the fantastic tones of yellow [protective votive]… Congrats!
Peace & love!
Sometimes, love for something bigger than oneself is all that we need… this collection of images showcase exactly that – kindly, I ask you let me know what you think at the post’s comment section! Thanks in advance!
http://wp.me/p1oMvI-40P
Hi 3rdculturechildren, Thanks so much. I just checked yours out and Wow! Gorgeous photos! Now I have to put Bolivia on my bucket list … and move it to the top. All the best, Terri
Thanks, Terri!
Beautiful words and story!
Thanks Shru. I was so touched by the gesture.
The marigolds are beautiful, but I like the car-patting as well.
Wonder if the car has a name?
LOL Louise! I didn’t even think of that!
Lifts the soul!
Thanks, Knittingsailor. Btw, love the title of your blog and the way you write. ~Terri
Thankyou!
Struggling to find time a bit at the mo – so its lovely to see what everyone else is up to in a spare moment!
Hmmmm… Was the gesture intended for the truck or for the husband? (Joking aside, a truly romantic story. Thanks for the telling.)
Too funny! The part I didn’t tell was that when the young husband came out, he smiled and also patted the truck! Maybe you’re right!
Lovely post for the theme.
Thanks. I loved your photo of the couple dancing. It touched my heart. ~Terri
Mine too.
Awesome pic, LOVE-ly story
Thanks for the comment Ritu, and for dropping by the blog. This was an amazingly touching moment on a quiet side street in Luang Prabang, Laos, and I was very lucky to have seen it.
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Thanks for dropping by the blog and for the linking us to your interesting blog.
Simply beautiful – this made my day
Thank you Maya. I’m glad that all these wonderful women were able to make your day. All the best, Terri