frisco-kid
Mon December 5, 2005 11:05am
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Dalat was probably my favorite place of the whole trip. I think some of it was the weather. In the low 50's-mid 60's, it was a refreshing break from the humidity and heat of Saigon and the Mekong, and the wind and heat of the beaches. Pretty much light jacket/sweatshirt weather, it was alot like home now.
It has a whole different atmosphere from other cities in Vietnam. The pace is a little slower; the shop keepers aren't as aggressive; no street beggars; the orphan kids selling post cards take no for an answer the first time; as a westerner walking through it's streets, you don't turn too many heads or cause traffic jams. You don't feel stared at all the time. A pretty laid back place. It has a flourishing artist community with alot of picture galleries and many local crafts for sale. You can enjoy a good cheeseburger and beer at a sidewalk cafe and watch the people meander by without being disturbed.
Being a mountain community was a plus for me. While I enjoy a day or two at the beach, I've always enjoyed the mountains more. Lived in higher elevations most of my adult life. If I were to live in Nam, Dalat would be where I lived.
The girl in the picture is making a portrait, taken from the photo, entirely by hand embroidering with silk thread. We visited the factory and gallery of this famous local handicraft. Some of the pieces of art were breath-taking, many of them taking close to a year to complete.
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frisco-kid
Wed December 21, 2005 12:04am
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You can't hardly go 5mi. in any direction in the Mekong without crossing a bridge.
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frisco-kid
Wed December 21, 2005 10:38pm
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100_0026_2
I can't imagine the time involved in this.
After leaving the monastary we return to the hotel, get our luggage, and return to the airport. We do a 5hr. flight to Saigon, getting in at 11:00PM.
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b3196
Tue May 2, 2006 4:26pm
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Happiness
Happiness is not fame, fortune, or sex. Happiness is blasting a potato into the next state
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b3196
Tue May 2, 2006 4:29pm
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The Blast!!!!
After i unsuccessful attempt.
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b3196
Tue May 2, 2006 4:31pm
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cannon_7
packing the powder
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b3196
Tue May 2, 2006 4:33pm
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b3196
Tue May 2, 2006 4:37pm
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Fuse lighter
Mustache Mike going through a moment of confusion regarding which hand had the beer and which hand had the lit torch.....After the last drink , he soo realized which was which
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b3196
Tue May 2, 2006 4:40pm
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No explaination needed
This is not what you sick puppies are thinking....Mike was helping Sid count the tablespoons of powder
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b3196
Tue May 2, 2006 4:44pm
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more powder
This is simple.......
The more powder you add, the louder the noise and the further the potato goes
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b3196
Tue May 2, 2006 4:46pm
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b3196
Tue May 2, 2006 4:49pm
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Cannon lighter
let me get this straight....After drinking a 12 pack, you want me to carefully light the fuse and run like hell
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b3196
Wed May 3, 2006 3:23pm
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b3196
Wed May 3, 2006 3:26pm
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Memorial
Psyco Vet Memorial dedicated to Gimpy, James, and the Democratic National Commitee
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b3196
Wed May 3, 2006 3:29pm
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Paco, Bob K, John and Joh
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