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Beneath an Endless Sky – Day 6
Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 6. One Family's 28-day Wild Odyssey Across the Western U.S. Chapter 6 - On White Knuckles and Windswept Sands. Colorado Springs, CO, to Alamosa, CO. In this edition, we travel to Canon City to take a shot at the infamous Skyline Dr. From there it's across the Sangre De Cristo Mountains at Poncho Pass, and down into the San Luis Valley to explore Great Sand Dunes National Park. Part 6 of a limited series. Read More
Colorado
History
Life
Nature
Travel
Wyoming
Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 5. One Family's 28-day Wild Odyssey Across the Western U.S. Chapter 5 Beneath a Sinister Sky. Guernsey WY to Colorado Springs, CO. In this edition we explore the breathtaking scenes of Rocky Mountain Park under a blanket of snow, and enjoy dinner with an old colleague in Denver. Part 5 of a multi-part limited series.
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Beneath an Endless Sky – Day 5
History
Life
Nature
South Dakota
Travel
Wyoming
Beneath an Endless Sky – Day 4
Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 4. One Family's 28-day Wild Odyssey Across the Western U.S. Chapter 4 Towards the Rocky Mountains. Palmer Gulch, SD to Guernsey, WY. In this edition we explore the Black Hills before plunging deep into Wyoming territory toward the mighty Rocky Mountains. Part 4 of a multi-part limited series. Read More
Buôn Ma Thuột
Da Nang
History
Life
Nature
Travel
Vietnam
The Long Road to Buôn Ma Thuột
The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 190, The Long Road to Buôn Ma Thuột. Probably my most ambitious article to date. Nothing extra ordinary, just a couple of weeks between our return to Da Nang from Na Trang before leaving a long country ride to the mountain city of Buon Ma Thuot. We revisit the Lady Buddha, explore spirituality, eat some wonderful food, and head out on an adventure yet to be written. Quan returns with us to Da Nang before we head to Dak Lak, and it's a long read. The longest article I've written to date, And probably one I'm most proud of. So if your interested in exploring and learning things you've never known, then buckle up for the Long Road to Buôn Ma Thuột. Read More
An Lao
Life
Nature
Travel
Vietnam
The Coming of Tết
The Constant Epicurean Ep. 183, The Coming Of Tết. In this edition Tết is quickly approaching and we make our final preparations. The valley swells with family members returning from the cities to return home for the amazing event that is Tết. Read More
Chàm Island
Life
Nature
Travel
Vietnam
A Chàm Island Exodus
The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 171, A Chàm Island Exodus. In this edition, we prepare to return to the mainland while discovering a surprise. Read More
Chàm Island
Life
Nature
Travel
Vietnam
Cù Lao Chàm – Hòn Dài Island
The Constant Epicurean Ep. 170, Cù Lao Chàm - Hòn Dài Island. In this edition we charter a local fishing boat and explore the archipelago. Read More
Da Nang
Dragon Diaries
Life
Nature
Struggle
Vietnam
If you read regularly then you know I use the Dragon Diaries posts to offer real time information on happenings in Vietnam. The Constant Epicurean Posts are often written weeks after the events, so the Dragon Diaries gives me an outlet for real time updates.… continue reading
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Dragon Diaries #8 – Typhoon Noul
Da Lat
Life
Nature
Travel
Vietnam
A Lazy Morning
The house was a little slow to rise this misty mountain morning. The previous day’s activities had caused deep sleep and I was the first to stir. I made a few calls home to the states while I sat in the living room.… continue reading
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Thung Lũng Tình Yêu – The Valley of Love
Da Lat
Life
Nature
Travel
Vietnam
Lang Biang Mountain – The Rooftop of Đà Lạt
A Cool Morning We rose relatively early to a house salaciously filled with cool and fresh mountain air. The home we were renting was tucked so tightly into its city nook that most of the windows on the second floor, and all on the ground floor were blocked from direct sunlight.… continue reading Read More
Ho Chi Minh City
Life
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Saigon
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Vietnam
Vung Tau
Off to the Mall
After a day in the sweltering heat of the jungle tunnels it was time for some air conditioning. Diem was interested in doing a little shopping and I was happy to enjoy a bit of western life.… continue reading
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