by teasugaradream
( March 20th, 2011 )
In Vietnam I had a few personal interactions with some children, more than just asking them for a picture while they posed with a huge smile.
In the Mai Chau region of Vietnam I went on a guided 3-day walk. At the end of the journey, my guide and I needed …
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by teasugaradream
( March 10th, 2011 )
“Hallo! Hallo! Hallo!” I hear the children enthusiastically say to me as I hike in the Mai Chau and Sapa regions, or bike in the Mekong Delta area of Vietnam. They are excited to see a tourist, as they happily waive or show the peace sign. The smiles are abundant …
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by teasugaradream
( January 30th, 2011 )
Train strikes can occur in Italy. One happened when I was there, but fortunately, it didn’t mess up my travel plans too much. I just decided to change my schedule to accommodate the strike.
Another time, however, a mere 20-minute delay in one train caused me to miss my next train, ...
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