Travels

In the past month, I've learned to make three dishes directly from Auntie.  And they're good. I don't know if it's because all the ingredients are organic and the animals have been slaughtered just hours before – or if Auntie is that good.  It's probably a combination of both.

Per Stellargirl's suggestion, here are 10 reasons why Vietnam rocks: 1. A five course meal can run you less than $5. A tailor made suit costs less than $20. 2. Everything is drive-thru.  You can literally park your motorbike inside a clothing store, ring up your purchases,

Somehow the rat reminded me of my first banking associate.  We analysts called him Stinky because he had incurable halitosis.

Friday night at  Linkin Pub, a typical expat hangout. Black Eye Peas blaring, heavy bass. j.fisher and yuppienomad enters, say hi to a couple of people and sit on a sofa. Two Heneikens bottles sit on the low table, sweating.

A recent NY Times article, A Year Abroad (or 3) as a Career Move: Foreign experience demonstrates entrepreneurship, resourcefulness and independence, according to recruiters... "You are interested in that person who can move quickly and is nimble and has an inquiring mind"... W00t.

Ok that's it.  I wasn't mad when the bird flu hit Vietnam bad.  I wasn't mad when it spread through Asia, the starting point of my trip.  I wasn't mad when it hit Turkey, then Egypt, two must-see destinations.  But this