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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
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Paradise Lost and The Fall Of Saigon
An Unfortunate Change In Circumstance It was April the 30th and it seemed like just any other day. Then suddenly, in the early afternoon, a guest arrived with some unfortunate news. There was much discussion, some conversation on a few telephones and Diem, incredibly upset, retired to our room.… continue reading Read More
An Lao
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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
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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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Waking In Paradise – Our First Morning Home
Up With the Roosters The rooster’s crow broke my dreamy state. I slowly slid my eyes open to the window on the far wall. It was still pitch black outside, and given the early hour the sun rises here, I knew it wasn’t good.… continue reading Read More
An Lao
Da Nang
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A Very Different Road To An Lao
The Morning It was barely 6:30 when I cracked my eyes to see the bedroom already bathed in midmorning light. I jumped out of bed and looked at my watch. Diem, disturbed at my sudden movement, looked at me as if I was a little crazy.… continue reading Read More
Da Nang
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Liberation Day – New Developments From Vietnam
Liberation Day The day has finally come, Liberation day. As of 11:59 last night April 22, the most severe of the government directive to shutdown the economy and contain the spread of Covid-19, expired. We have been shuttered in the apartment building.… continue reading Read More
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For Those Who Wander – Struggles For Vietnams Poor
The Constant Epicurean, Ep. 136, For Those Who Wander -Struggles For Vietnams Poor. In this edition, we discuss the struggles for Vietnam's poorest citizens in dealing with closed borders and economic recession. Read More
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We Are Not Alone, No Not one – Notes From Vietnam
It’s been some time since I’ve written anything. quite frankly I haven’t felt like there’s much to write about. Things here in Vietnam have been incredibly controlled and the sweeping efforts to contain the virus have been beyond impressive. As of the morning of April 8, there have only been 252 confirmed cases since the virus first reached Vietnam on January 23.… continue reading Read More
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An “I’ll See Ya Soon”
As I’ve stated before, things began to unravel within days of my landing in Da Nang. A unilateral revoking of all Visas not currently in country and all travelers facing two options, quarantine, or go home. I slipped into Vietnam in a very small travel window.… continue reading Read More
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