Hanoi Round 1: No sleep ’til Mai Dich

2017-Mar-09 01:30 ICT | Mai Dich, Hanoi, VN Ah! Hello, Southeast Asia! A rush of humid air rose to meet us as we moved down the skywalk towards the terminal. It was late at night (early in the morning?) and humidity had dropped to what I assume was a reasonable 400%. Noi Bai International Airport … Continue reading Hanoi Round 1: No sleep ’til Mai Dich →

Hanoi Round 1: The Flight

2017-Mar-08, 10:00 CST, Somewhere over Guangzhou, China Twenty-two hours of flying is for the birds! I'm greasy, I think I stink, and both of us are bloated from cabin pressurization and lack of bowel movements. </griping> We just left our first decent layover in Tokyo. Being the busiest international airport in Japan I expected Narita … Continue reading Hanoi Round 1: The Flight →

Hanoi Round 1: Tea and Bribery

2017-March-10 22:30 ICT | Mai Dich, Ha Noi, VN If I had to analogize what it's like being in this city, I would say "Like drinking from a fire hose"-- for your senses. Every sound, every smell, every gaze, look, quip-- it all adds up. 04:45 ICT: The rooster is awake. I appreciate this rooster's … Continue reading Hanoi Round 1: Tea and Bribery →