Throughout my life I have visited an amazing guest ranch, A Bar A Ranch, in Encampment, Wyoming. It is one of my most favorite places.
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Real Cowboys
Big Creek Ranch cattle branding and castration. Encampment, Wyoming (images from June 2011).
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After the wedding
Life got busy, hence the long time no post. I suppose that will happen when you are planning a wedding! I have accumulated about a year’s worth of images to go through, tone, and share.
Brian and I have been married for a month and a half now. The wedding exceeded my expectations in every way (if you know me, that says a lot – haha!)! We are still living in Ventura and have recently acquired a kitten and puppy!! Did I say life was busy?
My two sisters, Heidi and Michelle, practicing thier struts before my wedding. If you are confused that's okay; Heidi is my surrogate sister.
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Two Trees
If you live in Ventura … this hike with amazing views is in your backyard.
mr. brantley working on some time lapses
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Miss Stormy 1991 – 2011
My Kitty died yesterday, March 14th. She was 20 years old. I am now 30, so I grew up with her, loved her, cuddled with her, talked to her, and kissed her for two-thirds of my life. I know 20 years is a lot and I am insanely grateful for that time. She attached herself to me as a kitten (I was going into 5th grade). Thank you for choosing me Lovely. I couldn’t of asked for a better love while growing up. I miss you and I love you. Sweet wishes Miss Stormy.
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Myanmar – just for fun.
Here a a few behind the scenes, courtesy of my Aunt Bal.
Inle Lake. If you ever have the opportunity … go visit!
Feeding an elephant a banana. They won’t eat the banana if the peel is on.
Holding a tiny kitty cat at the “jumping cat monastery,” or properly called, Nga Hpe Kyaung at Inle Lake.
My Aunt (who took me on the trip!!), Bal and me at the Shwedgan Paya. In Myanmar you must remove your shoes before entering a religious site, etc.
At the Shwedagon Paya. I was born on a Monday, the day of the tiger.
About two days into my virus/cold. No voice and a harmonious, persistent, 3-week long cough.
I’ll let you wonder.
In Mingun atop the huge “pile of bricks” also known as Mingun Paya. It is considered a religious site so one must remove their shoes before climbing.
The Mingun Paya was quite the sketchy climb (this is a teeny portion of it), especially when barefoot.
Thank you Mom for teaching me by osmosis how to squat at a young age.
When you are tromping through mud, it’s best to be barefoot.
Just be prepared to for a mud bath (if this is my sock tan in the winter, I’ll frighten everyone come summer … ).
The kids were so friendly.
The kids in a particular village kept handing me flowers. Pretty soon my hands were full, hence the hair decor.
She was intent on taking a picture with me.
Auntie Bal and me in Bagan.
And that’s that 
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Bagan, Myanmar
Bagan is a magical city containing 16 square miles of ruins, most from the 11th to 13th century. Bagan, unfortunately, is not recognized as a World Heritage Site. UNESCO and the Military Junta of Myanmar do not see eye to eye on how to restore the ancient ruins.
Bagan also wraps up my adventure in Myanmar. I am so very grateful for all the people who made it happen, all the friends I made along the way, and all those looking out for me in the food arena. If you ever have a chance to visit Myanmar, do not pass it up!
Those who come up, must go down.
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Mawlaik, Myanmar
Mawlaik is a larger town with 50,000 inhabitants. Back in the 1920′s it was the administrative center for those of the upper Chindwin River.
This version of a tuk-tuk was our transportation for the day. You quickly learn to hold onto the vehicle while seated. We almost lost one person, no joke. Personally, I prefer the tuk-tuks in India.
An old British colonial house. The second floor is now home to the forest officer. The first floor is vacant.
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