What I remember most about Hanoi was the green. It’s a busy city, but not busy like Saigon. Even in the most dense neighborhoods, there was always a park or a tree-lined boulevard. This city is full of interesting sights, sounds, and smells like the rest of the country, but Hanoi is somehow more personal,… Continue reading Hanoi
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Angkor Wat
We planned our travels around mostly local culture, flavor, and minor or less-well known sites. Angkor Wat is an exception. I couldn’t rightfully travel through Cambodia with 2 young kids and not take in this historic site. I’m glad I didn’t miss it. Located about 2 miles north of the city where we were staying, Angkor Wat is… Continue reading Angkor Wat
Pics from a winter walk around Cincinnati
Cincinnati is a fantastic place with lots of contrast and variety – you just have to look for it. Like anywhere, you get subtleties of vibrant versus maudlin, rich and poor, urban and rural. Though I’ve lived here off and on for 40 years, when I choose to open my eyes and observe, I never… Continue reading Pics from a winter walk around Cincinnati
Goodbye (for now) to Downtown Cincinnati
About a month ago we made the decision to leave Cincinnati and head to Southeast Asia in the spring. We love the city of Cincinnati and the friends and relationships we’ve developed here. My wife and I are still young enough to enjoy (and remember) the places we want our children to see, and we’re… Continue reading Goodbye (for now) to Downtown Cincinnati