Well on my first full day on land, I had a very producive day. For the most part, the heat isnt that bad...until I get angry and then it's intolerable and i did get angry today.
I got up with the roosters and was out walking around Hoem Lake and falling in love....with vietnamese coffee w/out condensed milk. It doesnt need it. it's so dark and rich without being bitter. It's delish. Then I decided to familiarize myself with walking through the hords of scooters and cars...there are no rules and it seems to me more congested than the nazi bicyclists in amsterdam who would run you down if you dared step in their path. I got the hang of it though and so then decided to see how hopping on the back of scooters was. Fabulous except for some gross, dirty old men that try and take advantage of you and then proposition you with nasty stuff. (That's when I got angry today and proceeded to swear for a couple of blocks before I calmed down)
Anyways, went to some temples and then ate fabulous assortment of spring rolls at a chic restaurant that is a work study program for troubled youth. They accept over 200 kids a year to learn english, hospitality, and life skills. Then it was off to a 4 handed massage and that was quite interesting. While some parts were good; I'm not sure if i got the female version of the "happy ending" since for the first time in my life my chest was massaged. It was two woman, but still a bit odd. I ended the day with a trip to a cathedral, including a smiling pic of the pope, and a water puppet show, where there were naked dirty old men puppets that chased around girls w/out tops. It is supposedly for kids...very dark and truthful telling of female/male relations.
Both were better than my first Viet. beer, Bien ba, as it's called, was so light....dunh dunh dunh, there is no dark beer from what i can tell. Good god, my lord, what am i going to do? and there is no Kombucha!!!!
xoxoxoxo
I'm now going to try and figure out how to post some pics. So far I dont see anything on this page, which would allow me to upload.
boo, can't figure it out and i'm tired; going to bed:( sorry, i did take pics today though!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to know you're safe after riding in the back of a scooter. I bet you were wearing a dress and didn't have a helmet. Be careful, girl!
ReplyDeleteToo bad some old men don't respect women. Well, I'm glad you got out of that too.
How are you and the locals communicating? Do most of them speak English?
I think you have to click on the picture icon located on the upper right side of the typing box to add pictures.
XOXO, Rosana
....and you thought your luscious, curly hair was not going to be popular. Sounds like it was popular with both the men and women. By the way, how are you going to last a month without your dark beer?! Maybe you should stick to the ever-so-popular ruou liquor...as wikipedia describes it as being similar to moonshine since it used to be illegal....but please stay away from the snake infused liquor....you know how I feel about snakes!
ReplyDeleteAnyways....take care....Mick
p.s. Isner (the US guy) won the Wimbledon match 70-68!
Sleep well!! I'm glad that you're able to be back on track for your
ReplyDeleteadventure. Thank you again for arranging the cleaning service. They did
a great job! Now for Dad's safety quiz: You are enjoying a day at the
beach and notice the water receding, you should:
a. grab armloads of shells and fish, its a bonanza
b. head for the hills or inland, its a Tsunami
c. grab your towel and umbrella as well as a beer or two and follow
the wave line, Oh merde, what an inconvenience