Water bug flavor
on Jan 1, 2009South Asians seem to have a rather odd palate when it comes to snack food. Many things which we expect to be salty turn out to have loads of added sugar and, while the sweet things may indeed be sweet, they too-often&am

Happy New Year!
on Dec 30, 2008We are in Vietnam where it has rained every day for the past week. Yuk. However, we are eating different types of weird food, which is pretty cool. We ate the best spring rolls ever in the Hoi An street market; 4 rolls cost us less than $1.5 CAD.

Merry Holidays! From Vietnam. And South East Asia.
on Dec 24, 2008'Tis the season to say, "Ho, ho, Ho Chi Mihn..." or at least it is this season. For us.   Peace and much love to all of you.   NB  ...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
on Dec 19, 2008It's tough to remember that it's the holiday season when it's 25 degrees Celcius, but there are a few cues, even here in Laos.  There are lights and decorations in a few places, but there is no Christmas music and certainly no snow

More Erawan Falls
on Dec 10, 2008Note that the clear water held many large fish. Some of these fish enjoyed nibbling at your toes when you dipped your feet. Excellent fun.   NB...

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More flowers, and odds and ends
on Dec 8, 2008...