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July 22nd 2008
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ENTRY 56 — July 22nd 2008 Siem Reap to China Our taxi to Phnom Penh cost a bit more than we were used to paying, but Miranda had been assured that the vehicle would be brand new. Bags packed, we left the hotel and walked toward the taxi. It was not new — indeed dilapidated would be a better word to describe its condition. The driver approached me in a brazen fashion and demanded his m... Read Full Entry



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The Travel Blog of Bryan and Miranda Before meeting Miranda, I was a litigation lawyer who had always loved to travel. As a child, my parents included me on their many trips. It was my idea to see the 1965 New York World's Fair, and in 1968 to travel across North America from Montreal to Seattle. In 1980 I spent a summer exploring America with a Greyhound "Thank You Canada" pass. Americans were grateful to Canada for rescuing hostages being held captive by Iran. (I don't think I paid for a drink on my entire trip and yes, I still feel Americans are the kindest, most generous peopl... full info
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Hanoi lakeHanoi lake
Hanoi lake
The lake was so close to our hotel that we walked there practically every day.
Another lakeside viewAnother lakeside view
Another lakeside view
The Hanoi Lake was our route to many fascinating sights. It was here that John McCain's plane crashed during the Vietnam War.
Lakeside boardwalkLakeside boardwalk
Lakeside boardwalk
Hanoi's in-city lake was a place of beauty and a fun area to people watch.
Hanoi, Vietnam Hanoi, Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam
Taipei, China (Taiwan)Taipei, China (Taiwan)
Taipei, China (Taiwan)
Taipei was very busy, but also had a number of nice spots to stop and enjoy the view.
Taipei street mallTaipei street mall
Taipei street mall
We ended up buying an umbrella because it rained so much.
Toilet FoodToilet Food
Toilet Food
Miranda was tickled pink to find a restaurant named Modern Toilet after she had mistakenly translated a sign in Montreal advertising Kitchen and Bath items (Salle De Bain Cuisine) as "Toilet Food".
Favourite Taipei restaurantFavourite Taipei restaurant
Favourite Taipei restaurant
It was hard to get Bryan to try another restaurant after he had discovered this one where you got to cook your own meal (with lots of Angus beef) at your table -- all you can eat!
PorterPorterPorterPorter
PorterPorter
Bryan (Porter) stands in front of Porter International.
Waiting for opening timeWaiting for opening time
Waiting for opening time
It's always nice to have a place to sit down when you arrive early. Bryan and I reminisced about sight seeing done with our parents at this McDonald's near 101.
A view from the topA view from the top
A view from the top
We spent a long time in Tower 101 looking out on the various views of Taipei.
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101
Bryan's try at photographing Taipei's 101 tower.
Taipei road scene. *Distortion: Travelblog photos are best viewed with Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge.Taipei road scene. *Distortion: Travelblog photos are best viewed with Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge.
Taipei road scene. *Distortion: Travelblog photos are best viewed with Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge.
After Bangkok, the Taipei traffic seemed positively easy-going.



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1st October 2010

Mike
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wonderful
Wonderful to read about your travels. And to see all the pictures. Sure do miss you guys. Mike
2nd October 2010

Christine
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I like the details, and comments
Hi Miranda and Bryan, we met at Sarasas Ektra bilingual school. I enjoy hearing from you, via your travel blogs. How lucky for you to do all this travelling..
8th October 2010

anonymous
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Very Nice shots..you both look so well..I am glad you are exploring our planet I talked to your Mom yesterday Bryan..she sounds really good!! Have fun... God Bless!!!!
1st January 2011

Bryan
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We had some publishing. Sorry if you got our blog twice.
3rd January 2011

Jantima
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Nice photo
Dear Mr.Bryan and Ms.Miranda, I'm working for Wendy House as Front Desk. Do you remember me ? This is BO. How are doing? I hope you are enjoy your travelling so much because i 've seen photo from travel blogs.Happy New Year to both of you. Wishing you get happy, healthy and wealthy all year and every years. BO

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