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Four days in Saigon - Part 2

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Day 3 - Ending I headed back to 3B and it was nice, but before that, I found tacos.  Yes, tacos.  And not like in BKK tacos.  Also, not like in LA or Zihau tacos.  Vietnamese tacos are tacos, not some “stretch the itch” type taco, but it’s also not Mexican.  It’s just very very Vietnamese.  I think that, because if the bread and the French influence in cooking, they got good at tortillas and also fusion type cooking ideas.  That blended into the Vietnamese taco.  Also, the spice and seasoning is a little off.  It’s not wrong, just more SEA and not Central America.  It’s good, trust me on that and if you ever get a chance to try; do so.   After that, it was back to 3B and trying some tapas and hanging out with a small expat crowd.  It was nice.  Nothing of note, besides the tapas were wonderful.  Very much Barcelona style with tomato rubbed on the bread and then drizzled in olive oil.  At least, I’m told it w...
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Four days in Saigon - Part one

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Day 1- Got to the airport in Shanghai and had plenty of time, so I was in no rush.  Good thing, too.  The airline I flew, Spring Airlines (not recommended) didn’t have a check in counter in the International terminal, so I had to hoof it to Term 2 and check in.  Only to find out that my carry on was too big to fit their tiny specifications and then there was the ridiculous weight limit.  3.5kg!  SERIOUSLY!  They had me check my laptop bag as well and good thing I did that first, because after I pulled some items out of my now, checked bag, that wouldn’t have fit either.  I mean, are you kidding me.  So, I paid, but the flight and hotel were covered by rewards points, so who cares if it’s now a $20 trip.   Once I hoofed it BACK to the International Terminal, I needed to go to the expanded terminal G for the flight.  That meant a train ride.  Thank goodness I got to the airport early.  I finally got to where I needed to be an...
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The start of the school year post

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J said it best when she said, “Too bad we don’t have a kid that likes to read.  LOL”. As you browse the pics today, keep that in mind.   It’s Monday and the first day of school.  It’s a love/hate kind of day for me.  I love that Kiddo is back to school; not only for the time it gives me, but also for her to continue learning, growing, playing, making friends, et al.  I hate it because I do miss Kiddo.  I miss lunches, errands with my little buddy, and just playing and being in her world for parts of the day.  I also miss the laziness.  We don’t have to get moving and get dressed at 7:30am, we can just lay about until 8:30 or so and then get the day started.   I will, however, adjust.  Trust me on that.   We’ve been in back to school mode recently, doing a bunch of little things for Kiddo and to get pointed in that direction.  We tried on the school uniform and thankfully, this year, she will have PE on Mondays, so she can...
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