Good Morning from Hội An

Good Morning from Hội An

I arrived well in Hoi An, but still feeling the jet lag I awoke at 4 AM. As I listened to roosters crow, the sounds of morning rain and people shuffling by to start their days before the sun rose, these experiences reminded me of February morning rituals during our...
Vietnam 7.0

Vietnam 7.0

In preparation for my seventh trip to Hoi An, both essential and special items were needed: some turkey jerky, a special bottle of Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon, a bottle of Macallan single malt whisky as a gift, and of course a box of face masks for the...
From Hội An

From Hội An

Hoi An is the Tailor Capital of the World and Beth and I had some new clothes custom made. We had a wonderful evening with a buddy of mine, Paul, pictured below at the head of the table. Paul moved to Hoi An three years ago. His family is originally from Spain and...
Visiting the Tomb of Emperor Minh Mạng

Visiting the Tomb of Emperor Minh Mạng

Of the many sites we visited, the tomb of emperor Minh Mang (translation: “the bright favour of Heaven”) is one of my favorites. The serene countryside setting is incredibly peaceful, though my photos cannot reflect the enormous size and scope of the site. The...