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June 29, 2012

From the Hip Friday

Break a sweat.

Today’s photo from the hip is from Vientiane, Laos. I got a kick out of this outdoor aerobics class right in the middle of the waterfront. As you can imagine, I felt a little weird taking a photo. I didn’t want to be the lurking pervert with a camera. So a photo from the hip it was!

xo, jill 

From the Hip Friday features photos taken without the use of a viewfinder. If you have a photograph that was taken from the hip you’d like to share here, please contact me!
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June 27, 2012

Instant Color Fight

Quite the spectacle.Before leaving Abu Dhabi, my friends and I had a color fight on the beach at sunset. Needless to say, we turned a few heads.

xo, jill

 

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June 26, 2012

Underwater Thailand

In shades of green.

Last summer while home I picked up a disposable underwater camera. I threw it in my bag and brought it to Thailand. I had a hunch there would be a few opportuntieis to use it. You’ll just have to trust me that the colors were much more vibrant in real life.

Um, not actually underwater on this one!

xo, jill

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June 25, 2012

Novelty Snacks of Laos

I didn’t know what to expect.

I skipped official novelty snacking in Thailand this time because Molly and I were quite thorough a few years ago. In fact, our snacking required 3 posts! (1, 2, 3). Instead, I eagerly waited to test out Laos’ snacking potential.

Novelty Snack: Potato French Fries Snack with Milk Strawberry
Description: French fries with two packets of strawberry flavored ketchup
Tastes Like: Very cheap and gritty strawberry frosting. Not a winning combination.
Verdict: Thumbs down!

Novelty Snack: Nui Chien Bo Macaroni Mix, butter flavor
Description: Fried macaroni flash fried with butter, chili, and garlic
Tastes Like: A corn based snack, very lightly seasoned, nothing special
Verdict: Thumbs neutral

Novelty Snack: Fried river weed
Description: “A Luang Prabang specialty. River weed dried with garlic and sesame seeds, and deep-fried to a crispy perfection.”
Tastes Like: Reminded me of the flavor of pumpkin seeds. You can also really taste the sesame seeds. Much more delicious than anticipated.
Verdict: Thumbs up!

Novelty Snack: Nutella and Banana Crepe
Description: A crispy version of a crepe with Nutella and banana slices.
Tastes Like: Can’t lie. I knew this would be good. But the style of crepe actually was a bit different than I’m used to. The crispy edges reminded me a lot of thin fortune cookies.
Verdict: Thumbs up!

xo, jill
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June 24, 2012

Bits of Bangkok.

Almost done.

The rest of our time in Bangkok was spent eating, seeing the Hunger Games and a little muy thai, meeting up with Molly and spending too much time on Khao San Road. We even booked a trip to a floating market…and then decided to sleep in a few extra hours instead.

Photo by Mike

Photo by Mike
Photo by Mike
Photo by Mike

Then we headed back to Abu Dhabi.

So close to being done posting about this trip.

xo, jill

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June 22, 2012

From the Hip Friday

Park bubbles.

Today’s photo from the hip comes from Sarah, my good friend and former co-worker. I’m still not sure how I would have survived those long and crazy days teaching without running down to her room during breaks.

Sarah submitted this photo that she took at a park in Istanbul, Turkey. I love how the little boy with the trumpet/bubble machine is setting some ambiance for the couple sitting on the bench.

Thanks, Sarah!

xo, jill

From the Hip Friday features photos taken without the use of a viewfinder. If you have a photograph that was taken from the hip you’d like to share here, please contact me!

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