Monthly Archives: September 2012

Temple of Literature ~ Hanoi

 I am not one who was born in the possession of knowledge; I am one who is fond of antiquity, and earnest in seeking it there. ~ Confucius The Temple of Literature is home to two very important institutions, the … Continue reading

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Today is the UN’s International Day of Peace, a day to wear our white in support for world peace. Ron Mayhew Lets all pray for peace today and everyday. See what others are doing for this week’s Travel Theme: White. … Continue reading

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Dining with Purpose ~ KOTO: “Know One, Teach One”

“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.”   ~ Mother Teresa While in Hanoi, one of our dining experiences was eating lunch at KOTO . KOTO stands for … Continue reading

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One Hour ~

We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospection.                                                                  … Continue reading

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Hanoi Street Life ~ It’s all about the Food

“In food as in death, we feel the essential brotherhood of man.” ~Vietnamese Proverb I have an affinity for Hanoi… Especially the Old Quarter. It becomes clear to the visitor… Life on the streets is all about the food. Some … Continue reading

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