I’ve been asked a hundred times if I’m ready, and I’ve been told a thousand times to put my hands up today by DJs around town. “Are you ready?!” “Put your hands…
Tag: Food
Sabaidee Pi Mai!
From what I’ve read about Pi Mai Lao (the Lao New Year aka Songkran), April 13th is the last day of the old year, April 14th is a transition day that belongs…
Solicitation Along The Mekong
We went to a place by the Mekong River for dinner. We had grilled prawns, fried whole fish in spicy “source” and mixed vegetable stir fry. Three dishes and two large bottles…
Vientiane Tidbits
I love how this man loves his cat, and how his cat loves him back. No business? No problem. Maybe we’ll buy something from them tomorrow. I couldn’t wait until we get…
The Sunset Tour of Borobudur
Our first morning in Borobudur, on the island of Java, we woke up at 3:45 am to go on the sunrise tour. Ika, our homestay owner, had offered to drive us there….
Temples, Spas, and Girl Talk in Ubud, Bali
Spa and girl talk, local delicacies with spirited drinks, more spirited drinks with great conversation; what a great weekend with a great friend in Bali.
Singapore Tidbits
Night Safari, Korean Barbecue, Marina Bay Sands, Bak Kut Teh, Night Views, Singapore.
Kinder the Third Time Around
The first time I tried going to Singapore I was 16. I didn’t succeed. Later I tried to enroll in school. Not accepted. Singapore is kinder the third time.
A Restaurant Worth The Wait
The wait was long and waving to boats cruising by in the Melaka River was hard work but scoring such a delicious meal at an unbeatable price is satisfying!
A Busy Day of Family, Friends, and Scotch
My Uncle opened his bottle of Whyte & Mackay 21 Year Old Gold Medallion Scotch so that he could enjoy it with Kenric on our last night here.