My Favorites From 2017
Holy cow! 2017! Its gone, fini, kaput. The older I get the faster time flies. Does anyone else feel that way? I’m really not a conspiracy theorist, but I am…
Morning Market, Hanoi, Vietnam
The morning market in Hanoi is a daily happening that gets underway well before dawn. This morning is rainy and cool but the vendors and customers are unfazed. It's all…
Hanoi at Night ~ Weekly Photo Challenge: Urban
A city is simply a passel of people packed in a pot like pickles. _David Detzer Hanoi, Vietnam, like most large cities, never sleeps. Everyone seems to be constantly on…
Silhouettes of Halong Bay Fishermen
Halong Bay in Vietnam is a home of the ancient Viet people and has been occupied by various cultures dating back some 18,000 years. The fishing communities who live on…
Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Inside the Temple of Literature
Inside the Temple of Literature in Hanoi, Vietnam One of my favorite places in Hanoi, this well preserved temple is a peaceful and serene retreat from the chaotic streets outside. Founded in…
Travel Theme: Food ~ Vietnam
One of the most exciting aspects of travel is trying the often new and interesting foods one encounters along the way, wouldn’t you say? The cuisines of Asia and especially…
Temple of Literature, Hanoi, Vietnam
Travel and Photography ~ My Yin and Yang
It is so cool to be able to do what you love - you guessed it, photography and travel. To be able to combine one passion with another is just…