Heaven, Earth, and the Rain In-Between

Saturday, September 19th, 2009

"Be careful, your head", the guide called over his shoulder as he shined his flashlight on me. "It is tight here. Also, be careful your back." He nodded at my acknowledgement before turning forward to lead me hunched over through the narrow passageway. I was huddled in the infamous Cu ...

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Good Morning Vietnam!

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

There's something about that moment when the customs official at a foreign airport takes his heavy duty stamp, and with an authoratative "thump- thump", makes the requisite entries into the passport to permit entry into his country. I've traveled all my life, but that single instant gives me a surge ...

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