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Published: August 8th 2013

I decided to do a little exploring in my neighborhood. I knew that north of me were some restaurants and food carts, but I wasn't sure what's open during dinner. I had also noted--the day I moved in--that there's a large market of sorts near my new home. But I hadn't gotten to check it out until now. Armed with my older camera, I hit the street. I quickly remembered why I loved my... Read Full Entry

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After years of aimlessly plugging away 9 to 5, and having people continuously ask me what I really want to do with my life (while offering some good and not so good suggestions), I've taken a bold step in this adventure called life, and I'm teaching English in Asia. I started out in Shenzhen, China, moved on to Guangzhou, then Bangkok, Thailand, rural Malaysia, and now Kuala Lumpur. I also travel around Asia and enjoy sharing those stories as well. This is not an undertaking for just anyone, as my friends assure me. I documented the ups and downs of my preparati... full info

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8th August 2013

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

The little coconut thingies are called...
kanom croque (like the French word). It's one of my favorite treats, the others being mangoes and sticky rice, sunkaiya (a greyish custard over sticky rice), and salim (clear sweet noodles in an icy coconut based juice). Just try some of everything!

8th August 2013

sunketing
Sunketing

Thanks!
It's hard to ask someone, "What is this called?" when they don't speak English. I love the "coconut things" but I think I ate too many and had an allergic reaction. Maybe next time I'll just eat half--they're sooo good! I've had the mango sticky rice (love it) but will be on the lookout for the other two.

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