A Thorny Tree, Adulterers Beware!

Back in those days in Cambodia, lovers caught in an adulterous relationship were made to strip down to their birthday suit and climb a tree full of thorns as punishment.

The thorns are not too obvious and look rather small at first glance but if you focus on the right side of the photo, you'll see how nasty these thorns are. Imagine climbing a tree like this. It must have been a bloody affair.

This type of punishment may no longer be practiced but then again it shouldn't take a thorny tree to deter one's actions in doing something that will eventually lead to destruction of one's self, home and work life.

Proverbs 6:32 - But the man who commits adultery is an utter fool, for he destroys himself. (NLT)

Location:Siem Reap, Cambodia

My First MSO show!

Went out with my girlfriends Bel and Sittie last Saturday.  Bel got free tickets for the Manila Symphony Orchestra.  Guest conductor for the show was a cousin of Bel's former officemate.  Entitled "Forces of Nature", the performance included five symphonies.  I am honestly not a fan of classical music and not familiar with even the most well known pieces. But I surely enjoyed myself and would have paid for the ticket.  I was overwhelmed with the depth of talent of our Filipino musicians.  They are trulyworld-class artists!  Bravo!