So, thought i should mention that in 1991 i was the world table tennis champion, on account of my strong neck muscles.

Chúc Mừng Năm Mới!

Yes, new year happens twice when you follow both the gregorian and lunar calendars, that means a second opportunity to celebrate big like an afro on an inflated head that’s about to burst. And oh, was Lunar new years big, about as big as a cumquat tree on the back of a motorcycle that may also be about to burst. Big for other people that is, i spent it going home before the fireworks, driving 50km to a pretty town called Son Tay, playing frisbee on a small hill, being served tea and corn candy by an old gentleman in the oldest village in Vietnam, clearing sinuses, sitting cross legged and trying to find warm socks.

It’s cold here, and cloudy, haven’t seen the sun for about 3 weeks, haven’t been to karaoke for even longer, actually that’s a lie, it just feels that way.

(Thanks to Cathy and Fraser whoever they may be for the cumquat picture, saves me from having to feel like a tourist).