Zen and the Art of Instant Noodles.
The Constant Epicurean Ep. 194, and Dragon Diaries #18. A celebration of over 200 articles, 20 articles late, in tribute to Norm Macdonald. Things Begin to loosen up here, and passage to the US draws near.
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Reflections In The Sand – The Path To You
The Constant Epicurean #191. Reflections In The Sand - The Path to You. Here I try my best to explain the magnitude Diem has meant to me.
Nha Trang – A Cultural Look
The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 190, Nha Trang - A Cultural Look. In this edition, we explore the more historical and cultural aspects of the Riviera of the South China Sea.
Tết 2021 – The Year Of the Ox
The Constant Epicurean Ep. 184, Tết 2021, The Year of the Ox. In this edition we usher in the year of the Ox here in rural Vietnam. We visit family, enjoy time with old friends, and for a week there is no world beyond the valley.
A Tailor’s Tale
Clothing Concerns
Anyone who is a regular reader knows that I have an incredibly difficult time finding clothing. Seeing that the average male in Vietnam weighs 128 pounds, 99 for women, and stands just over 5 feet 4 inches tall, clothing for a person of my stature is incredibly hard to come by.… continue reading
Da Nang – City of Bridges
The Constant Epicurean Ep. 173, Da Nang - City of Bridges. In this edition delve deeper into Da Nang. One of Vietnam's most beautiful cities.
Hòn Lao Island – A Lazy Day
An Early Morning
It was about 6:30 when the rising noise stirred me from my deep slumber. I pulled back the curtains to find the fish market on the street below already buzzing with activity. The locals were sifting through the fresh catch being unloaded from the boats just offshore.… continue reading
Dragon Diaries #3 – The Crisis Deepens
I was hoping to write a follow up to the Dragon Diaries from last week, and that it would be filled with success stories and the promise of a short and manageable lockdown. Alas, this is not the case. The crisis is deepening as each day dawns and the prospects of a shortened lockdown have faded.… continue reading
Minh Mạng – The Last Great Emperor Of Việt Nam
The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 161. Minh Mang - The Last Great Emperor of Việt Nam. In this edition, we travel to the burial city of the Emperor Minh Mạng.
The New Huế – A Modern City
Arriving in Huế
We arrived at the Huế train station that still had the charm and old feel of colonial times. Save for the modern soda cases, brightly packaged candies and toys hanging from the vendors booths to entice the children stepping off, we could have been in French Indochina in 1930.… continue reading
The Son of God and The Wars of Man
The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 157, The Son of God and the Wars of Man. Tread lightly into this article. I dive deep into two museums that hit two very specific nerves for many. The life of Christ in his absent years, and the Vietnam War. You have been advised.