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20 hours to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)

Posted on by Dennis Davis
An Update I have decided that it may be of great value to begin each post with an update. In the year and a half of this website’s life the posts have become more laborious to produce. I think you can go back to my first posts and see a noticeable change in many characteristics of their production.… continue reading
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Reflections In Paradise and our Return to Da Nang

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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
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When $#*! Gets Real – A Close Call In The Jungle

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And It Begins I had neglected to to tell my readers, as It was to perfect of a day, that I in fact destroyed my index toe of my left foot wandering the amazing beach at Ky Co. It didn’t seem to be a big deal at the time, as I had smashed toes before, and so was expecting an annoying soreness and nothing much else.… continue reading
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Paving Paradise – A Beautiful Day At Ky Co Beach

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What else was I to expect? After many days on the move, I think it was seven consecutive days at this point that someone would be rapping on my hotel door before 7 am. Apparently, we had things that must be done, and obviously, they couldn’t wait until, say, 8 am.… continue reading
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Blood Makes Noise.

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Arriving in Hanoi I was not prepared for the pollution that seemed to smother the city. It was like looking through a gray, dingy pair of goggles. We drove for a while before crossing the Nhật Tân Bridge over the Red River, with its five cable-stayed towers representing the five ancient gates of the fabled city.… continue reading
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Why Do I travel?

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Why do I travel? Well, why not? Traveling is different for each individual—some travel to get away, others for business, and yet others to visit family and friends. In addition, we may travel for food or entertainment. However, all of these examples are perfect excuses to hit the roads and skies and explore this beautiful world.… continue reading
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