During and after the Vietnam War, this statue of Jesus Christ is quite famous. Any veteran will know this statue. Vung Tau is a place that a lot of US Vets visited, even if they did not fight in the war. My father was stationed on a ship at Vung Tau for about a month, he was the first in my family to visit Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Statue of Jesus Christ over Vung Tau
Lakeside Retreat in Saigon
A nice April, 2011, day at Khu Du Lich Van Thanh, just outside of Saigon's District 1. The Manor is in the background. Most Expats living here, as well as Vietnamese, do not know that this resort exists. One of Saigon's Best Kept Secrets. … [Read more...] about Lakeside Retreat in Saigon
Kyrgyz Mercedes
That's what my driver kept calling these horse pulled wagons. We saw them all over Kyrgyzstan. I took this shot on the highway to Talas. … [Read more...] about Kyrgyz Mercedes
Talas, Kyrgyzstan
A long ways from the troubles of Bishkek and Osh, Talas is separated from most of the country by a highway that ran through Kazakhstan. Most people had to go by nearby Taraz, Kazakhstan, for their main shopping. Talas is one of the poorest cities in Kyrgyzstan but it has many beauties as well such as this Kyrgyz-style home. … [Read more...] about Talas, Kyrgyzstan
Osh, Kyrgyzstan
Osh has a large population of devout Uzbek Muslims. I have no qualms telling people that Osh is one of my favorite cities in the world. It has this feeling that draws people to it. The people are nice, the food is good, the culture is amazing. With Islam, both the Kyrgyz and Uzbek people should be peaceful neighbors but in two occasions, this did not happen. Last year saw … [Read more...] about Osh, Kyrgyzstan