We have lived in Nicaragua (land of the “never boring” and sometimes strange) now for six years, and recently returned for closure on our work here. We have spent the last three months living in Viet Nam and now are ready to…
17 hours in Tokyo ~ launch of Climadapt face masks
Wrapping up our 100 days in Viet Nam, an opportunity for a grant that we have been working on for 18 months, for our amphibious housing project, yanks us back to Nicaragua. While booking our ticket, we find one…
A day in Da Nang, Viet Nam
Crossing our first bridge which looked as though it was made from Lego pieces. Bright orange with orange and light teal green railing. The city of Da Nang, one of the largest in Vietnam, is just forty five minutes North…
Thanh Ha fisherman village ~ our favorite smaller market, Hoi An, Viet Nam
Che dessert ~ a variety of beans, sweet fruits topped with ice and condensed milk. Fried coconut fritters Small bowls with firm rice paste, topped with a chili sauce and crispy bits. This vendor is one of several who come…
Our first visitor! a sign that we are “home” in Hoi An, Viet Nam Lois from Cincinnati
Our first friend to jump on the opportunity to join us in Vietnam, is my life long friend Lois (aka Lo, Loi, Loee po…). We go back to my Cincinnati days, before our kids were born and have dealt with…
Adventures off the beaten path ~ Hoi An, Viet Nam ~ Dry fish and bamboo boats
Finding workshops or production facilities is one of the great adventures to be had in a developing country. Seeing people doing their day jobs, watching the craft come together is a visual delight. Our day trip from Hoi An leads…
Foodie Update: Hoi An, Viet Nam
It is time for us to start finding our local favorite spots for authentic local food. Banh Xe’o (Vietnamese crepe with herbs) is an all time favorite of ours from days in Chicago and Kansas City at our favorite Vietnamese…
Foodie update ~ Market in Hoi An, Viet Nam.
Markets hold a special place in our Green Global Trek. Markets are the very heart of a culture and it is where one can observe and be a part of true daily life. For us, the feeling of being in…