Hanoi – Hilton, Water Puppets and Snake Head Fish
Hanoi: Paris of Asia Remember the days of the Reds? Mention Mao or the Soviets or Hanoi and one became… read more
Foooooood, Glorious Food and a Bath
A Paper Dragon in Hoi An Ok Ok. This was one of the best days yet. The waves are roaring… read more
Grab your hat and a fan in Hoi An
Ho An Hotel French Colonial style Typical street decor In Vietnam countryside, everyone does wear those conical bamboo hats, tied… read more
Cold Towels, Spring rolls, Coconuts and The River
Cleopatra would drool Lotus in full bloom Today had to be a softer day. Saturday was just that. We headed… read more
Chu Chi, Cao Dai, Chuong Cop and Lotus Tea
squeeze thru this Soldiers make tire sandals Memories are often made of realities one wished never happened, such as futile… read more
Don’t Cry for Saigon
Saigon from Caravelle room Good MORNING Vietnam! I’ve waited a long time to write those words. Now that I’m in… read more
Assorted Treasures in Busy Siem Reap
Trees Rock Tree Claims Ta Prohm Many of the temples of Angkor Wat are covered in jungle finery. My most… read more
Rocks of Ages Never Die
Reading rocks is the task of survivors. Here is Angkor Wat Stair victory When I remember how many “holy” sites… read more
Soul Mates in a Insane World
Elephant Village in Laos What can I say, think, believe? My daughter and son-in-law just experience a terrorist event, be… read more
Feeding Monks and Working the Paddy
What an extraordinary day in Luang Prabang. Feeding the Monks The roosters were in song when I was awakened at… read more