New Day: New Beginning

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    • Camino – Preparation

      April 13 Down to the wire …Finally, after packing and unpacking and repeat about 14 times, I think my backpack is almost kinda complete. Ideally, backpack should weigh 13 lbs. But my carrying weight is 17 lbs . It is recommended for the carrying weight to be 10% of the person’s weight, but it’s just… Continue reading

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    • Camino Frances CF – the seed

      In May of 2017, I took an intensive/immersion french class in Biarritz for 2 weeks. Nadine, our teacher, held classes every morning going through grammar (subjonctif, at that!) and some literature (Victor Hugo). After lunch, we visited the little and big towns. There was 16 of us, and 2 vans. We drove across the border… Continue reading

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    • Bordeaux

      I’m starting to think of Bordeaux as my second home. After all, it’s where my best friend lives. You would think best friends look alike, think alike, act alike. But noooo. She’s curvaceous, I’m flat. She’s practical, I’m romantic. She acts mature, my kids are still reminding me to act my age. She’s from the… Continue reading

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    • The nights at Blue Cafe

      in Saigon… There are some memories so cherishable, so closed to my heart because I fear are just one time shots. The evenings when we were scared to venture into the city, but wanted to watch people. Or when the hotel internet connection was intermittent. Or when a glass of iced sweetened coffee in a… Continue reading

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    • France 2010 and foods

      I don’t think I need to write anything, because pictures are worth a thousand words! Continue reading

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    • France 2010 with kids

      I realized I have one of those rare illnesses of which the only treatment is to travel. Since the stroke last September, I have recovered probably 90%, but that remaining 10% had been lingering on. So when Chi-Mai emailed to tell me there’s an ASP party in Paris, I instantly thought of my “poor health”… Continue reading

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