Archive for April 2013

Cramped Buddhas, ornate lacquer and lunch

Published on April 29, 2013 | 6 Responses

From legends to lacquer to lunch, Bagan has been a slam dunk of adventures. You see what I see Reclining… read more

Published on April 29, 2013 | 1 Response

bamboo shoots Take off your shoes. This is Buddha territory. Bagan, Myanmar, must be the cathedral for all Buddhas. With… read more

Published on April 27, 2013 | 4 Responses

Young couple in Longees Before the Pagoda First off, men in Myanmar (Burma) wear skirts. Seriously. They are called “longee”… read more

Published on April 27, 2013 | 1 Response

Fish Mobile A day of nostalgia in Vietnam, the rain having cooled off the air in the night; kids in… read more

Published on April 25, 2013 | 2 Responses

We went to the top, this morning, celebrating two Vietnam “gods” by visiting where they tread and gave life to… read more

Published on April 24, 2013 | 1 Response

Hanoi: Paris of Asia Remember the days of the Reds? Mention Mao or the Soviets or Hanoi and one became… read more

Published on April 23, 2013 | 2 Responses

A Paper Dragon in Hoi An Ok Ok. This was one of the best days yet. The waves are roaring… read more

Published on April 22, 2013 | 1 Response

Ho An Hotel French Colonial style Typical street decor In Vietnam countryside, everyone does wear those conical bamboo hats, tied… read more

Published on April 21, 2013 | 2 Responses

Cleopatra would drool Lotus in full bloom Today had to be a softer day. Saturday was just that. We headed… read more

Published on April 20, 2013 | 1 Response

squeeze thru this Soldiers make tire sandals Memories are often made of realities one wished never happened, such as futile… read more