We did see traditional tourist attractions like the Old Town Square and the Petronas towers. We were also lucky enough to catch a few unexpected treasures like Kenny Rogers Roasters and the world's smallest chickens- unrelated.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
More than just Clinton in KL
We did see traditional tourist attractions like the Old Town Square and the Petronas towers. We were also lucky enough to catch a few unexpected treasures like Kenny Rogers Roasters and the world's smallest chickens- unrelated.
Clinton Sighting in Kuala Lumpur
Former President Clinton followed us to the Craft Center in KL, Malaysia. He likes 'the big stuff' as in art and sculpture. We're still kicking ourselves for not intruding for a group picture.
Hanoi
Jeff's chocolate chip cookie radar works even in Hanoi- we stumble upon this great chocolate cafe that serves hot baked cookies.
Below are some non-food related pics of Hanoi...
Friday, December 12, 2008
Bare Bones Accommodations
One night during our Ha Long Bay tour, we stayed on this undeveloped island in one of the 5 bamboo huts you see here on the beach. An electric blanket powered by a generator kept us warm and the mosquito net kept us from the various island critters.
Don't you wish you were Jeff right now???
Here is the boat that the island staff literally built for us so we could take a trip to another island (where we bought cookies and surfed the internet).
This boat just took us about 50 feet off shore to a safer, more reliable 'ferry'.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
The Original Hanoi Hilton
The entrance is deceiving...
The Hilton's most famous resident, John McCain visited a few years ago. His name was spelled wrong in the caption next to the photo.
Slow Pho 2000
On our 'eco' tour, we watched this villager make rice noodles from scratch- quite tasty. No way those noodles made it to Pho 2000 for the President (Clinton ate here) - though our meal there was quite good.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
The Mekong Delta
We took a day trip to the Mekong Delta. As you can see it wasn't a very strenuous eco-tour. The VC took the day off.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Saigon Scooter Chaos
No stoplights or signs, constant moving traffic, and pedestrians do NOT have the right of way.
The secret is a steady pace, eye contact, and slight oblivion and disregard for your own life.
BTW, it's great to see Californians (aka militant pedestrians) in Asia bark at the cars/scooters about their complete lack of regard towards pedestrians. This happens once - then they nearly get steamrolled and they quickly learn to pipe down and stay out of the way.
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