Russian Chainsaws vs the North Western Vietnamese Mountains


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February 5th 2007
Published: February 7th 2007
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Belching smoke and with a high-revving high-pitch whine, the Minsk is a cast iron machine geared to challenge the unexplored territory hidden throughout northern Vietnam. Chiseled from steel, welded with rust and camouflaged in mud, the Minsk is the sweaty workhorse of Vietnam's rural economy. Seen hauling pigs, buffalos, lounge chairs, coffins, horses, and even full, occupied and bubbling fisht... Read Full Entry



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...and the long-drop...and the long-drop
...and the long-drop

I included this photo because I especially liked the way they get rid of the used toilet paper - burn it where it lays once the pile gets big enough.
The kid did not want a bar of meThe kid did not want a bar of me
The kid did not want a bar of me

Nothing a sugar-coated rice wafer couldn't fix though
Hotel in Dien Bien PhuHotel in Dien Bien Phu
Hotel in Dien Bien Phu

Pretty exorbitant at US$15 night
Our trip to the border with Laos south of Dien Bien PhuOur trip to the border with Laos south of Dien Bien Phu
Our trip to the border with Laos south of Dien Bien Phu

Just a good excuse to get off the main road and explore a bit.
Awesome restaurant in Dien Bien PhuAwesome restaurant in Dien Bien Phu
Awesome restaurant in Dien Bien Phu

Huge feed with a couple of beers for US$7 for both of us.



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