Leaf: This was the first meal we had where we invited someone over (and that someone was Miriam!). I love all the fresh fruit and veggies, and there are even avocados in the market! (Pai, Thailand)

Rae: Chinua and I went on a date that started with a walk, and the very first thing we encountered was a public piano in a park. Of course we were all over it. The late evening light, Chinua's music, the cool air ... I was in heaven. (Vancouver, Canada) 

Leaf: Today I joined my hubby on his last visit to the District Jail to visit some foreigners who are stuck there. In Australia we get stamped for music festivals but here it's to enter the jail! We brought mangoes and snacks and books as gifts. It was sweet to see what Brendan has been up to in these last years. I just adore him! (Varanasi, India)

Rae: I look forward to having not-so-lonely lonely salad with you, especially at this sweet spot I found. (For everyone else-- we call Som Tum lonely salad because of all the garlic.) (Pai, Thailand)

Leaf: Community Lunch. Our friends Sid and Wade nourishing us with good music. (Varanasi, India)

Rae: I love the old village walls that I see when I take long drives on my scooter. (Palyem, India)

Leaf: See how he has his paw on all the latest gossip? (Bangkok, Thailand)

Rae: I'm writing today. I took a break to run out for Kao Soy Gai with lots of pickles for lunch. (Pai, Thailand)