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Tagged With: jewelry

So Much For Sleeping In!

My plans to sleep in on Sunday were dashed by the neighboring roosters.  A few roosters crowing in the morning is always to be expected, but the fighting cocks in the compound next door seemed to be going extra crazy!  Since they wouldn’t allow me to sleep in, then perhaps lounging by the pool would … Continue reading »

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No Photos!

Though I took plenty of photos, as per my usual, they were NOT compliments of the scheduled photography tour.  After someone from Honeymoon Guesthouse picked me up from A.’s house the night before and after getting up extra early to shower, pack my camera equipment AND have breakfast, the photography tour guide did NOT show … Continue reading »

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Being Taken For a (Tuk Tuk) Ride

On Tuesday I ventured out in search of two things – the Amulet Market and Wat Arun.  I have a complex about hailing cabs in countries where I believe they will try to rip me off, but there wasn’t going to be any other way for me to get to where I had to go, … Continue reading »

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They Say It’s My Birthday!

Yup, October 23rd was my birthday.  Other than a dinner reservation, nothing special was planned in advance. Breakfast was at Café Bali, a funky restaurant with a somewhat East Indian/French/Victorian-inspired décor, in my opinion.  My morning began with a cheese, tomato and mushroom omelette and an apple coriander fruit fizz.  With that day’s currency exchange rate, … Continue reading »

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The Start of the Weekend

Friday morning saw me crawling out of bed around 9:30 a.m. again.  I decided to walk to the Fauborg-Marigny, a.k.a. simply “The Marigny.”  It was probably a 20 minute walk, give or take, from my apartment.  Aside from restaurants and coffee shops, not much was open yet.  Breakfast at Rose Nicaud Café seemed like a good … Continue reading »

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Romance Report

Alright, lovebirds, Valentine’s Day weekend officially ends at midnight tonight.  Before that happens, I have a question for you.  What is the most romantic thing someone has ever done for you?  Then, what is the most romantic thing that YOU have ever done for someone else?  Inquiring minds want to know! Off the top of … Continue reading »

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My Last Full Day in Hanoi

Tuesday was my last full day in Hanoi, yet I still wasn’t that interested in seeing the sights or dealing with any more taxi drivers.  Believe it or not, after breakfast,  I spent a few hours back in my room!  Which reminds me, I’d like to comment on the breakfast at Art Boutique Hotel.  There … Continue reading »

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Checking Things Off

There are 3, actually 4, more trips for me coming up before the end of the year.  The upcoming one next week will be Santa Fe, the longest one will be Vietnam, the one I’m most excited about is Hawaii and then there’s that little jaunt to Las Vegas just because. Santa Fe is, for … Continue reading »

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Back to the City Different

My plans are set – the ticket is bought, the casita is reserved and the deposit is paid. I’m FINALLY going to go to Indian Market in Santa Fe, New Mexico this year!!!  My two previous trips to Santa Fe were in the winter.  While it’s still lovely then, I’m looking forward to seeing it … Continue reading »

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