It’s hot. It’s overwhelming. Everywhere we go we have to dodge motorcycles. Everywhere we go we hear horns blasting. There’s smells in the air, not often pleasant. Garbage in the streets. Holes in the sidewalk that lead to sludge-water. It’s pretty embarassing worrying over the fabled motorcycle purse-snatchers when you know you’re carrying a camera worth more than the average family makes in a year.
But yet it finally feels exciting and like we’re REALLY traveling. Parts of China were exciting and “exotic”, but we’re kind of spoiled owing to the fact we lived in Japan for three years (and thus could read quite a few things) and coupled with the fact some of my best friends are Asian-born Chinese (thus I was already exposed to quite a few foods, customs, etc.) We are finally in a place where we don’t understand anything going on around us. It’s overwhelming, but it’s fun.
Two delicious bowls of pho down, bring on more delicious food.
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From Michelle:
Vietnam? I’m envious! We’re planning to go in 3 years so The Little Empress can meet her Vietnamese relatives. The street food in Vietnam is supposed to be great. Each region of Vietnam has really distinctive cuisine.
From Janelle:
I’m looking forward to having some street food, but I don’t know much about Vietnamese cuisine beyond pho and omlettes so I’m looking forward to learning. Hugh would like to add he’s looking forward to his pate sandwich for breakfast tomorrow (from the street vendor outside!)
From Chad:
CILANTRO SMASH GRAAAAH