Leaf: I was out buying vegetables from the market when I noticed that the morning light was making every marigold luminous. (Varanasi, India)

Rae: Just a little late afternoon badminton. (Pai, Thailand)

Leaf: A very proud Grandfather. His whole family was lovely and friendly, my new friends! (Varanasi, India)

Rae: I was drawn at first to the lovely light coming through the umbrellas at the afternoon hilltribe market. And then I noticed the family adoring their four-month-old baby. So sweet!

Leaf: A perfect windy morning for drying washing. (Varanasi, India)

Rae: It's litchi season! I love litchi season. (Pai, Thailand)

Leaf: A roadside dentist. I'm actually quite impressed that he has a little cooker nearby for sterilising his instruments. Any takers? (Varanasi, India)

Rae: Friends, food, and a beautiful space. I had a very sweet birthday party. (Pai, Thailand)

Leaf: I wish I could send an Indian marching band to your house today with more 'quirk' than you could ever dream of. May today be full of smiles and dancing. You are so beautiful! Happy Birthday Rae! (Varanasi, India)

Rae: I'm thirty-four today. For me the year ahead is about learning to live in joy. I've developed some impressive skills at absorbing sadness, but I'm not so good at happiness. I want to learn! (Pai, Thailand- this picture was taken elsewhere but it doesn't matter where, really.)

Leaf: This little guy is doing his homework whilst looking after the family business. What a kid! (Varanasi, India)

Rae: The rather dilapidated sign proclaims this tree to be the Biggest Mango Tree in Thailand. A good place to rest on Monday after the Monday market. (Pai, Thailand)

Leaf: Burning plastic and cows eating rubbish; these are two of my least favourite things. (Varanasi, India)

Rae: This lion is guarding the gate and his young friend, too. (Mae Yen, Thailand)