Before leaving on tudong, inspired by the example of the forest monks like Ajahn Mun
The journey begins with the first step ... from the door of Chithurst monastery
Taking a break at the root of a tree
church in East Meon
ancient fountain (about 900 years old)
depiction of Adam and Eve, the snake giving them the apple (of knowledge) appears like a dragon -- Naga?
Stopping for a night at Krishnamurti centre, Brockwood Park
image of spiritual teacher Krishnamurti
our room for the night
one of the low points of our walk: wet socks and muddy shoes
taking shelter in a builders' toilet by the road, just before a nice lady offered us a lift to Winchester
Winchester cathedral
We are in style...
typical thatched roof
the feet need a rest
animal farm (are the pigs also watching football world cup?)
camping in the forest for a rainy night
enjoying a morning cup of tea -- a small luxury on this walk
Romsey cathedral
eating our almsfood in the children's room at the back of a church
drying wet gear
Scottish cows
a few fences need to be climbed
entering the New Forest area
camping in a tick-infested forest
simple shelter for the night
pindapata (gathering almsfood)
Today we got more food than we could eat
New Forest horses have right of way on all roads here
Two traditions meet: cricket and tudong
on the other side of New Forest
Wat Pa Tesarangsee UK, Barton-on-Sea near Brighton
the Thai temple is dangerously located on a cliff which might collapse into the sea at any time
Isle of Wight in the distance
Wat Pa Tesarangsee UK is a branch of Luang Por Thate (Wat Hin Mark Peng) in Thailand
Ajahn Tik (Uthai) is a disciple of Luang Por Thate and his main monastery in in Phu Reua, Loei
the tip of Isle of Wight
view of the sea from Osmington near Weymouth
staying at the house of Thai people
Weymouth and Portland harbour in the background
sabbe sankhara anicca ... shipwreck
Meditating on the elements (dhatu)
our temporary vihara -- caravan behind the house
wonderful location
empty seat ... empty mind
remains of old Roman house in Dorchester
mosaic on the ground -- perfect mandala
