Monday, July 11, 2005
Tibetan Children's Village. Upper Mcleod Ganj, India
My friend’s family fosters over fifty Tibetan orphans that came across the Himalayas when they were infants to escape persecution from the Chinese government and enjoy better education. These children live and attend school at The Tibetan Children’s Village, which was created by the Dali Lama and shelters around two thousand orphans. My heart went out to each child. I was taken back by their gracious smiles and warm hearts, even though they endure more hardships than I will ever understand. 
The Baby room is comprised of children under the age of three. Most have just arrived from the treacherous hike across the Himalayas and are starting to adjust to their new surrounding. It was hard to be a photographer, the kids just wanted to be held, and eventually I put down my camera and just hugged and played with the babies. They are precious. I believe this image does a good job of grasping these children’s desperate need for affection.
Sapa is the mountainous region of NorthernVietnam, where over eighty hill tribes are situated. This place was amazing, rolling green mountains with rice patties fields. Sadly, the area is becoming a tourist trap and is losing its authenticity. These are a few images that I took while on a three day hike. Sorry the images are so small!!!
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