Leaf: Monks and merit making in the morning. (Chiang Mai, Thailand)

Rae: A pair of happy macaws. (Chiang Mai, Thailand)

Leaf: Noticing the changes in the natural world as I walk with 'Loved One' (Taran's new name for her) in the mornings. (Yarramundi, Australia)

Rae: Just a little wedding photography in the intersection. (Pai, Thailand)

Leaf: This is the path I walk down in the mornings talking to God. This morning the 3 of us walked and prayed (we prayed for you guys as well). (Yarramundi, Australia)

Rae: Well, this was surprising. I can't say that I've ever seen anyone peddling paintings of the Virgin and Child in Pai before. I bought one for the meditation center. (Ha! Kidding!) But anyway, the man selling them was delightful. (Pai, Thailand)

Leaf: Wildflowers and a clear sky after the rain. (Yarramundi, Australia)

Rae: These three dogs! Just look at them! They're so ridiculous and silly and cute. (Pai, Thailand)

Leaf: Around this time each year Aussies start preparing for the possibility of bush fires. (Bulli, Australia)

Rae: I think what this shop is trying to tell us is if you are looking for a something special for a loved one for Christmas, a fan might be just the thing. (Pai, Thailand)

Leaf: This is the sight on the way to my parents house from the road…so expansive, makes me wish I was a bird. (Bulli, Australia)

Rae: This morning the sky outside my house was glorious. (Pai, Thailand)

Leaf: O.k, this was meant to be a photo of the sign 'Weakness is staying inside your comfort zone', but then this guy leapt into the picture. (Glebe, Australia)

Rae: After all my succulent posts this summer it may not surprise you that I made a little succulent corner. And I LOVE it. (Pai, Thailand)