An Lao

Our time in the countryside of An Lao District, Binh Dinh Province

An Lao Food Life Travel Vietnam

A Conversation About Food 2: The Duality of Consumption and the Lure of the Jungle.

I wrote in my earlier entry about the food and what I had discovered. What I wrote was only part of the picture. It’s a far more complicated and layered reality than I had originally expected. I had not ventured into the jungle when I wrote part one of this story, but in a way, I think it’s fitting that it’s structured this way, partly because of the duality aspect.… continue reading Read More
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
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
An Lao Life Travel Vietnam

The Road To An Lao.

We had breakfast in the morning with Bao, his wife, and their son. The little fellow of 5 sat at the end of the table next to me. The restaurant was decorated for the new year and was a beautiful place.… continue reading Read More
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A Conversation About Food.

This conversation had to happen, so pull up your chair and listen closely. We’ll probably move around a lot, so try to stay with me. Vietnam is a land not for the squeamish. If sanitation is your thing, then for an entry visa, you need not apply.… continue reading Read More
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The Lady From An Lão.

I will take this time to let my readers know a little about my traveling companion and guide for the duration of my trip. As I discussed in an earlier blog, Tina and the rest of the family were going home shortly after we arrived.… continue reading Read More
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