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An Lao Food History Life Travel Vietnam

I Could Not Have Imagined

I awoke from my jungle nap sometime around 4. I had, at this point, given up on keeping up with things as trivial as time. A handful of things were important here: was it day or night, was it time to eat, had an appropriate amount of time passed yet for a bath, and where was the coffee?… continue reading Read More
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Âu Cơ the Fairy Princess, The Dragon Lord Lac Long Quân, and Water Culture.

The Constant Epicurean Ep. 43, Âu Cơ the Fairy Princess, The Dragon Lord Lac long Quân, and water culture. Exploring Vietnamese mythology. Read More
An Lao Food History Life Travel Vietnam

Eating Charred Rat While Reflecting in the Jungle

The Constant Epicurean, Ep 42, Eating Charred rat while reflecting in the Jungle. In this edition, well, I think it speaks for itself. Read More
An Lao Food History Life Travel Vietnam

The Nameless Sleepy Village

I was awoken by the roosters, almost coughing out their morning crows. They struggled, it seemed, to outperform their neighbors. It was keeping up with the Jones’ poultry style, and it would not fade until well after sunrise. Everyone here had animals, and with the exception of the pigs, most were allowed to roam.… continue reading Read More
An Lao Food History Life Vietnam

Stepping Into The Unknown

We arrived at the homestead just before dark. It had been my first time on a motorbike here, and it was exhilarating. We had wound down a dirt jungle path and crossed a small bridge that a large American SUV would have difficulty managing.… continue reading Read More
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Kim Phúc and The Real Highway to Hell. (Please be advised this post contains images that may not be suitable for some people, Viewer discretion is advised.)

I want to take a moment to share a bit of something about Vietnam that some of you may remember, and some may have never known. It involves Vietnamese Route 1. A coastal road that runs like the nation’s backbone from its north to its south.… continue reading Read More
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Amendments To The Future is Bright.

In my continuing studies and ongoing research into the country I’m calling home, if only briefly. I may occasionally add or adjust information. I have done some further digging into the country’s economic state and wanted to share some things I’ve found.… continue reading Read More
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Reaching Pandora and The Cove That Time Forgot.

I awoke early as the sun had not risen yet. We had to get on a bus pretty early, and I was going to prepare our breakfast. I found some bacon at the grocery store and made Diem and me a more traditional American breakfast.… continue reading Read More
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The Future Is Bright and The Grocery Store

Hanoi was a city of many faces, each massive Burrow with its unique feel and character. The apartment was more on the extremity in the northeast end of the city. The tight-knit crisscrossing colonial spiderweb of organized chaos and jungle vistas was now replaced by broad avenues and a more structured grid-style layout.… continue reading Read More
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The Man, The Myth and his Museum.

As we fell upon the gift shops and restaurants that often accompany any historical site, it was time for a snack. Diem brought me a cup filled with sweetened black rice topped with tangy yogurt. I gobbled up my offering as I walked around the gardens of the government complex.… continue reading Read More
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Ho Chi Minh

As we entered the central government complex, I had to turn my phone off. I will do my best to describe its majesty here. I was later allowed to photograph from a distance, but the interior of the mausoleum was off limits.… continue reading Read More
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