Poker's not played here

Despite the surge in popularity of Texas hold'em and other varieties of Poker, in the merchant town of Bukhara they play a more ancient game. Still, all the characteristics are there, playing close to the chest and even maintaining their "poker face". Who knew dominoes could be such an intense game.

It's Dark!

For those who haven't noticed, the www.sleepingonthebus.com site has gone from Jedi White (actually they were more beige or brown) to Dark Side Black. No, I have not totally converted. What I am doing is trying to tie in my blog with my portfolio on www.pathfinderphotography.com.

Been rethinking both sites to make them more relevant so expect a few more things to change. . . . "More regular postings would help" I hear you say. Yes, yes, those will come too. Apologies again for the erratic postings.

Featured Gallery - Moscow / Russians

Just uploaded a pair of new galleries on my website entitled "Moscow" and "Russians" please check it out here - www.pathfinderphotography.com.

War Memorials and Wedding Pictures

Okay, I can understand having your wedding picture taken at some of the more beautiful sites of your city, say Old Manila in our case but a war memorial. I've seen this happen in several former Soviet states, where couples dressed in tails and wedding gowns go to the tomb of the unknown soldier and have their pictures taken. Must be a throw back to WWII when defending the motherland was the honorable thing to do . . . . . but still, as a backdrop to your wedding picture? This picture was taken in Kyrgyzstan at the tomb of the unknown soldier. Note it wasn't just the husband and wife but the whole entourage.
Of course the other aspect of this tradition I fully understand. As they drive from one site to the other, vodka flows freely and everyone is understandably happy.