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December 18th 2015
Published: December 20th 2015
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Betle nut teeth– The rural woman (and some men) chew betel nut and it turns their mouth and teeth a dark brown red to black. They think this is beautiful and don’t brush or floss to enhance the black teeth. Oh, did I mention that it also gets them high? Started chewing yesterday and should be well on my way to “beauty” before I arrive home. Goodbye Dr. Glenn!!! Water Puppets - Puppetry pe... Read Full Entry



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Gracious hostess for our lunch
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Gaio, my driver

Patience is necessary for driving around Hanoi
Local Villagers Local Villagers
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They watched me watch the show!!! I was the only paying patron!!!
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One of Village's Matriarchs

More Betel Nut action
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Polishing

Water and fine sand make the works of art smooth and lusterous
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Tedious and exacting
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Duck Egg Shells

Placing the egg shells and cracking them to get the proper effect



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