An Lao
Our time in the countryside of An Lao District, Binh Dinh Province
An Lao
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Nature
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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
An Lao
Da Nang
Life
Travel
Vietnam
An Unexpected Return To An Lao
The Constant Epicurean Ep. 180, An Unexpected Return to An Lao. In this edition, we head to An Lao early to begin the Tet season. A possible third outbreak begins to consume the south, so we take no chances in returning home for the biggest holiday of the year. Read More
An Lao
Da Nang
Dragon Diaries
Life
Vietnam
DRAGON DIARIES #13 – An Outbreak in the North
I did not realize how long it has been since my last post. I have a Christmas, New Year, and general post in the process, but I have just failed in its execution. It is close to completion and hopefully I will have it out in the coming days.… continue reading Read More
An Lao
Da Nang
Food
Life
Travel
Vietnam
Reflections In Paradise and our Return to Da Nang
Reflections In Paradise The last two days in An Lao were incredibly peaceful. I completed a few writing projects and wandered the property in a state of solace, peace and tranquility. I can’t express how incredibly comforting it is to simply sit in the open air home.… continue reading Read More
An Lao
Life
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A Reunion Of Sorts – A Day In Town
A Day That Started Like Any Other The day started as any other. A delicious breakfast of noodles, slices of beef, a rich broth and fresh garden greens. I posted up in my temporary office as was the routine and began writing in the early morning breeze.… continue reading Read More
An Lao
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A Feudal Gesture – Understanding Village Culture
The ways of the village are ancient. More ancient than I can even begin to fathom. Agrarian in nature and built on Confucian ideas, the culture has remained relatively unchanged for millennia. Yes, public works like water, electricity and even the internet have penetrated even the most rural of areas.… continue reading Read More
An Lao
Life
Travel
Vietnam
A Walk In The Valley – The Beauty Of An Lao
A Little Work I spent the morning after breakfast getting some writing in. These posts don’t write themselves. Well, at least not physically, there subject matter does seem to just manifest out of life. So I spent much of the morning and even into the early afternoon putting my thoughts down.… continue reading Read More
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