I’ve been traveling almost constantly for weeks. I’m back home for a few days after a great launch parties for Enchanting Myanmar at Monument Books and The Strand in Yangon, followed by two weeks motorcycling around northern Thailand.

While in Chiang Rai I was lucky enough to witness a fascinating spirit ceremony for the wife of a Yao man killed in a tragic road accident. The ceremony to lay his spirit to rest was held at the side of the road where the accident happened.

The complex event which went on for several hours involved a pig sacrifice, offerings of rice and rice whisky, and the reading of Chinese script.

All involved where extremely welcoming and kindly tolerated my intrusive lens.

I head to off on more travels soon but will try and make a couple of posts before I do.