Ho Chi Mama: Adventures of a VietMOM

In Vietnamese the word "ma" has six different meanings depending on the tone you use. It can mean phantom, but, rice seedling, mother, tomb or horse. Does that mean "Mama" has thirty-six different possibilities? One day I could be a "phantom rice seedling" and then a "horse tomb" the next. With three kids and a husband in tow, this mama is headed for a hot and steamy Asian adventure on the South China Sea. Mastering Vietnamese is bound to be just one of our many challenges.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Phu Quoc in Photos

We're back in Ho Chi Minh City with a speedy Internet connection. Check out some photos of Phu Quoc we've been saving for your viewing pleasure. Videos on old blogs are up and running too. Enjoy!

Cultural Confusion: Wood-fired pizza prepared
by a woman in a conical hat.

Nothing beats sunset on the beach...

...except three sleeping children at 7:00 p.m.

Awww.

The Ding Dong (get it?) Man.
Grammy where are you when we need you?

A strong argument for bottle feeding.

Awww.

The reason the kids will speak so much more Vietnamese
than we will by the end of this year.

Why settle for just a dong when there's Superdong?
Guaranteed to get you there two times faster than the standard version!

Chillin' at Mango Bay.

Beachside Manicure

Fisrt manicure EVER! Not really my thing...every time I
look down at my hands, it makes me jump.

Sea, Salt, Sun and Smiles

Vermont tree hugger embraces diversity

Lovin' Baboo's Do!

And, just in case you thought it was your dung,
it isn't.

2 comments:

SmileySeptember 7, 2010 at 8:28 PM
u guys are sooooo lucky! You know how i was wishing you guys weren't going? well i un-wish that. i wish u guys a jealous good year and say hi to brianna for me!
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Jennifer KnowlesSeptember 7, 2010 at 9:23 PM
LOVE the argument for bottle feeding comment. I am loving your entire blog...amazing!
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