Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Ten things I had to travel all the way to Vietnam to figure out.

1. Pho is not pronounced “fo” but rather, “fuh.”

2. When they say the temperature is 35 C and feels like 47 C with humidity, what they actually mean is that your brain and body are convinced that it’s 55 C.

3. I really do like taro.

4. Patrick was right – cotton is best. Wicking fabrics don’t really wick in this kind of heat. (refer to #2)

5. There are no limits to how big and curly my hair can get.

6. Always carry electrolyte powder. Always.

7. Crossing the street unharmed is not a human right.

8. In some places it is logical to have an extremely strict motorcycle helmet law but to allow families of 5 to ride on one scooter.

9. It's possible for a woman with 50 live ducks in baskets to ride on the back of a motorcycle.

10. It’s as I suspected - Nestle is taking over the world.

3 comments:

  1. Sounds like you are having a lot of pho-n and that this trip in particular is keeping you on your toes and that having your camera on you at all times is a must. Pics of #5 & #9?

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  2. You don't want to see a pic of #5. Trust me. As for #9, I wish I had reacted more quickly. It would have been a BRILLIANT shot! Instead, I just gaped in awe and totally missed it.

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  3. Haha, it is fun to read how you experience our country.I have been to Sapa once and visited these plac1es too. Your experiences are very intersting!

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