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February 16th 2009

Published: February 16th 2009

Greetings! Here's the rundown on our time in Hanoi and Northern Vietnam, before we crossed the border into southwestern China late last week. When we arrived in Hanoi, the city was immersed in Tet New Year preparations. We spent most of our time in Old Town, where traffic in the already narrow, scooter-choked alleys was regularly brought to a standstill by Tet shoppers cruising the storef... Read Full Entry

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On the Loose

Jub and Anna

After both spending four years at law jobs in the States, we decided to pick up and travel around the world last October in search of adventure and whatever else comes our way. We plan to be abroad until summer of 2009. If you want to subscribe to this blog, you can click on the blue "Subscribe" button below, and you'll get an email when we post something new. We've decided to divide the labor on this blog. Eric (Jub) will do most of the writing and Anna will handle the pictures and editing. Please drop us a line if you have ideas or tips for us as we travel along. We love hearing fro... full info

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16th February 2009

Kathy Sortun
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Vietnam
Makes me want to go back there!!! Thanks for the fabulous update and pictures.

16th February 2009

Dogg
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fun times
sounds like you guys are having a blast. thanks for your witty writing and fun stories. can't wait to see you both.

16th February 2009

Jane
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Colors
Great script and photos. We seem dull in comparison with our khaki, black and white. I would love to have a bound volume of your travel blogs and pics for my living room table.

19th February 2009

Anthony
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Great Reports
I dont know you guys personally but I am loving the trip reports. Isn’t next year the 1000 year anniversary of Hanoi? Suppose to be a huge celebration. Any evidence of that yet in Hanoi? Enjoy your trip and keep up the posts.

10th March 2009

cam2yogi
Cameron Karsten

Lovin' it!
Gorgeous photography as well! I especially like the colors of the Lady in her helmet with that umbrella! Where can I find meself one of those! peace n love, cam2yogi

12th July 2009

Kev
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photos
Hi, i dont know you but your blog was featured on the home page and i was drawn in through one of your stunning photographs, seriously they are extremely good and some of the compositions are perfect, i am now looking forward to reading through the back catalogue, best wishes on your travels, Kev

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