By one of the classrooms at the temporary shelter was a randomly, sole-standing, dark, metal partition with a bunch of graffiti on it. Amongst the Burmese phrases (which obviously look like a bunch of symbols to me) was the English written word “LOVE” in capital letters. Regardless of the language one speaks or knows, the English word love, like a smile and a waving hand, is internationally recognized! Along with the visual image of the word love, is also the feeling that everyone, everywhere ultimately wants... At this point, I have to steal a quote by Albert Camus :o) … “It has been said that we need just three things in life: Something to do, something to look forward to and someone to love.”
This photo was taken at one of our “coffee stops” on the way back to Bangkok from Chiang Mai. I decided to wear one of the traditional shirts purchased from one of the women at the shelter; it will always remind me of my visit …
