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A year since Vietnam…And now off to China

Sat, May 11, 2013 | 4 Comments

posted in: Asia, Travels | tagged as: Asia, china, vietnam

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Hue Boat Cruise

Hue Boat Cruise

This time last year, I was winding down from an epic month-long trip to Vietnam, the country of my birth and one which I left shortly afterwards for the United States.

Traveling with my mom, Grandmother and a few Aunties, I relished all the nostalgic family stories that they would retell. For nearly a month, I became acquainted with the land and people of my birthplace and all the while learning about my family’s history from our origins in China , to my grandparents’ migration to Vietnam and the new life they created, and to my parents’ harrowing boat escape out of Vietnam to America.

Pho Vendor in Vietnam

Pho Vendor on Auntie’s Street

I stayed mostly in Saigon with my Auntie’s family during last year’s trip but also took some time to visit Hanoi, Halong Bay Hue, Hoi An (with a bit of scuba diving), and the Mekong Delta (including a family homestay experience).

Nha Hang Ngon

Nha Hang Ngon – a must visit eatery in Saigon

The travel was amazing and so was THE FOOD! I had some great culinary experiences – eating, gawking, as well as wandering in and out of local markets.

Bang Trang Tacos

Bang Trang “Tacos” – street food in Saigon

What I didn’t blog about last year were the two days I spent in China immediately following my Vietnam trip. It was the first time I had ever visited China and since mom and I had an insanely long layover in Guangzhou, China on our way back to Dubai from Saigon, we took the opportunity to stay in Guangzhou for a few days to visit family friends and for mom to take me to see our ancestral home (all in ruins now).

Next week, I am traveling back to China and basing myself in Beijing with my sister Diana who has been living and working there nearly as long as Scotch and I have been living in Dubai.

This time, I will for sure blog about that experience as well as revisit last year’s initial encounter in China.

Stay tuned!

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About Sandy

I’m Sandy (aka “Ginger”), married to “Scotch” (not his real name).
 
I believe that it’s not just noodles we are creating, but memories, traditions, and a sense of pride.
  
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  1. IshitaUnblogged says

    Sun, Jun 30, 2013 at 9:12 pm

    Amazing, amazing, amazing photos. Updating myself on the ‘Ginger and Scotch’ posts!

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  2. Sally - My Custard Pie says

    Wed, May 22, 2013 at 12:49 pm

    Your account of Vietnam was so interesting and moving. Really looking forward to your posts.

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  3. Devina Divecha (FooDee) says

    Fri, May 17, 2013 at 5:01 pm

    Have an awesome vacation – I look forward to seeing your photos from there!

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  4. Abigail says

    Fri, May 17, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    Enjoy your vacation!

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