Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

It's been exciting to spend Christmas time in Vietnam and see how different cultures adopt some of the European traditions.  Trees with lights inside restaurants and bad Christmas music are the "same, same".  Food (we had northern Indian tandoori for Christmas dinner) and weather (wet, but not white) are different.  I have always enjoyed Buddhist art, architecture and world views, so I am really enjoying being here.  I think that Luang Prabang, Laos (where we will be flying today) will be even more of a good thing.  Hope everyone enjoyed there holiday season and remember to be thankful for all you have!