Canvas & Chronicles by Aanya Shen

Third Journey Day 64: Island's Murmur

Third Journey Day 64: Island's Murmur

Aanya Shen

Today was a day of quiet contemplation. I decided to visit the Umananda Temple, located on a small island in the middle of the Brahmaputra River. The ferry ride itself...

Third Journey Day 64: Island's Murmur

Aanya Shen

Today was a day of quiet contemplation. I decided to visit the Umananda Temple, located on a small island in the middle of the Brahmaputra River. The ferry ride itself...

Third Journey Day 63: Laughter in the Breeze

Third Journey Day 63: Laughter in the Breeze

Aanya Shen

Today's hike to Chimi Lhakhang was an experience that combined peace with a touch of whimsy. The trail wound through fields of ripening rice, its golden stalks swaying gently in...

Third Journey Day 63: Laughter in the Breeze

Aanya Shen

Today's hike to Chimi Lhakhang was an experience that combined peace with a touch of whimsy. The trail wound through fields of ripening rice, its golden stalks swaying gently in...

Third Journey Day 62: Joy in Silence

Third Journey Day 62: Joy in Silence

Aanya Shen

Today I spent a wonderful few hours exploring Paro Rinpung Dzong. The imposing fortress stood tall against the backdrop of the Paro valley, its whitewashed walls softly glowing under the...

Third Journey Day 62: Joy in Silence

Aanya Shen

Today I spent a wonderful few hours exploring Paro Rinpung Dzong. The imposing fortress stood tall against the backdrop of the Paro valley, its whitewashed walls softly glowing under the...

Third Journey Day 61: Hands of Tradition

Third Journey Day 61: Hands of Tradition

Aanya Shen

Today I spent a quiet, contemplative morning at the Zorig Chusum School of Traditional Arts. As I entered, a low hum of concentration filled the air. I watched young artists,...

Third Journey Day 61: Hands of Tradition

Aanya Shen

Today I spent a quiet, contemplative morning at the Zorig Chusum School of Traditional Arts. As I entered, a low hum of concentration filled the air. I watched young artists,...

Third Journey Day 60: The Quiet Gatherer

Third Journey Day 60: The Quiet Gatherer

Aanya Shen

Today was a day well spent in the green tea gardens of Sylhet. I decided to visit the Lakkatura Tea Garden, just on the outskirts of the city. The drive...

Third Journey Day 60: The Quiet Gatherer

Aanya Shen

Today was a day well spent in the green tea gardens of Sylhet. I decided to visit the Lakkatura Tea Garden, just on the outskirts of the city. The drive...

Third Journey Day 59: Farzana Khatun's Colorful Market Stroll

Third Journey Day 59: Farzana Khatun's Colorful...

Aanya Shen

Today I decided to spend the afternoon at Patenga Beach. The weather was warm, with a gentle breeze blowing along the shore. As I walked along the shore, the sound...

Third Journey Day 59: Farzana Khatun's Colorful...

Aanya Shen

Today I decided to spend the afternoon at Patenga Beach. The weather was warm, with a gentle breeze blowing along the shore. As I walked along the shore, the sound...