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Author Archives: rubyroams
Misty Hue
We left Hoi An this morning and drove along the coast of the South China Sea, en route to Danang, central Vietnam’s major port city. We stopped at Marble Mountains, five hills of marble representing the five elements of the … Continue reading
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Ancient Hoi An
Hoi An is an amalgam of architectural monuments, 8th generation homes, pagodas, shrines, 16th century bridges, bustling markets, wharfs and communal houses that make the town a living museum. As early as the 16th and 17th centuries Hoi An was … Continue reading
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Tagged bustling matkets, communal houses, Hoi An, incense, pagodas, shrines, temples
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Bewitching Halong Bay
I imagine God was thinking of paradise when he created Halong Bay. I have yearned to visit for so long that I was afraid reality would disappoint. On the contrary, even on a misty day the beauty of the bay … Continue reading
A city of contrasts
We leave Hanoi today for Halong Bay. As I reflect on my time here, Hanoi is a city of contrasts. The traditional and the modern, the old and the new. Fine dining resides comfortably with street stalls that are ubiquitous … Continue reading
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Bustling Hanoi
After tranquil Luang Prabang, Hanoi has been quite a shock to my senses. It is a bustling city of 7 million people who all appear to be darting daredevils on scooters, bikes and mopeds. At the same time and the … Continue reading
Throw a ball and get married
Today was our last day in Laos. And we experienced one of our most exhilarating highlights. The annual ‘traditional Hmong festival’ was in full swing the week we were in Luang Prabang. We were incredibly fortunate since it is a … Continue reading
The lazy Mekong
We followed the sluggish Mekong upriver to the Pak Ou caves today. The pregnant river moves in brown, silt filled waves from China that has dammed its bounty in two places and past Thailand and into Cambodia. Heavy rice barges … Continue reading
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Tagged buddhas, elephants, hand made paper, Mekong river, monks, pak ou cave, weavers
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Humble Luang Prabang
On our way to an early morning start we were totally enchanted by the Laotian ritual of distributing daily alms to the monks. They stood silently and patiently in line many as young as ten. It is special and prestigious … Continue reading
Heavenly Laos
I fell in love with Luang Prabang/Laos from my first sight of rugged mountain peaks and a muddy brown river meandering lazily through deep green valleys. The heavy air is redolent with the scent of Indian hill stations from my … Continue reading
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Our last day in Singapore
As our last day in Singapore draws to a close I am filled with a sense of loss. Tomorrow we leave for Luang Prabang in Laos. It has been a sensory visit with sights and food experiences that have stimulated … Continue reading
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