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Whoops
Interesting.. recent research suggests that the rhythm method might kill more embryos than other methods of contraception. Eggs released outside of the "fertile week" are obviously less likely to come…
Wild foods
While restocking at Trader Joes the other day, I was surprised to find an ingredient I haven't had in 15 years - fiddleheads . Sauteed with a bit of butter and lemon, they are one of my favorite green…
More temples
(All photos for this entry can be found here ) May 2nd, 2006 We got up early to brave the crowds at the Angkor Wat sunrise. It was pretty amazing, even if it was a bit hard to move. After the sun came…
Off to the temples
(All photos for this entry can be found here ) (Monday May 1st, 2006) After dropping $40 each on three-day passes to the temples, we headed to the biggest, Angkor Wat. Since we started late we were as…
Day 1 in Cambodia
I'll be posting some more writing and photos from our trip to Cambodia and Vietnam. Expect my slacker work ethic to dictate a slow speed. (Sunday, April 30th) Thanks to Paul performing cabbie duties, …
Back home
The last spot we traveled to before heading home was Halong Bay , part of the Gulf of Tonkin. A green ocean spotted with tall limestone islands, Halong Bay is an amazing destination. We did a two day …
Bia Hoi
Only have time for a quick post before the tour bus gets here... We had wanted to try out Bia Hoi (fresh beer) in Saigon, but didn't get around to finding a watering hole near our hotel. When went loo…
Random Ha Noi
We arrived in Ha Noi around 10 PM last night. Our singing cabbie with a musical horn provided us with an adrenaline filled drive from the airport. Once the traffic opens up, everyone takes the opportu…
Rule number one
Rule number one for air travel - check your flight before you leave for the airport. Of course, it helps if the airline actually lists that sort of information on the internet, or has an easy to call …
The "American War"
Anna here, posting while Chris is nursing a cold. Today I spent some time on my own in Saigon -- getting lost and taking cyclos to get back on track. It takes a lot of my energy to strategize how I'm …