owe the ancient Greeks for bringing us democracy, philosophy, theater and the olympics, as well as legendary gods, goddesses, art and architecture.
Here we are enjoying breakfast at the market with good friends. Good Morning, Vietnam!
“Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something.”
– Plato
– Plato
“The greater the difficulty, the more the glory in surmounting it.”
– Epicurus
– Epicurus
“Love is all we have, the only way that each can help the other.”
– Euripides
– Euripides
“Pay attention to your enemies, for they are the first to discover your mistakes.”
– Antisthenes
– Antisthenes
“The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.”
– Aristotle
– Aristotle
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https://www.varoulko.gr/
Our trip included spending a lot of days trekking through small villages; seeing the way people live.
A highlight was talking with the adorable Vietnamese & Cambodian children along the way. The little kids love to practice their English - we asked them questions like "how old are you?" and "what's your favorite color?"
A highlight was talking with the adorable Vietnamese & Cambodian children along the way. The little kids love to practice their English - we asked them questions like "how old are you?" and "what's your favorite color?"
We ate some "unconventional" foods too...an 18 day duck egg (hot vit lon), which is a partially developed embryo, sauteed silk worms, and red ants.
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So many amazing types of coffee (salt coffee, coconut coffee, egg coffee).
Our most amazing meal was in Saigon at Anon Saigon. A 6 course tasting menu with wine pairings, for $68/a couple. Incredibly delicious.
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https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/parthenon-marbles-british-museum-restitution-1234605904/
To learn more about the controversial arrival of the Parthenon Sculptures in London, read on.
The Acropolis Under Siege
The Parthenon was constructed between 447 and 432 B.C.E., a period of artistic and military triumph considered the golden age of ancient Greece. The Athenians had expelled a Persian invasion prior to the temple’s construction, preserving their democracy, and the project became symbolic of the epoch-defining battle. Vividly painted sculptures and decorations adorned the lavish temple to the city-state’s patron deity, Athena, the goddess of wisdom and war. Ninety-two carved metopes, square blocks placed between the columns, adorned the exterior walls of the Parthenon, depicting the Trojan War and other mythological battles. Along the entire length of the Parthenon’s inner chamber was a frieze likely depicting a procession to the Acropolis. Two
The Acropolis Under Siege
The Parthenon was constructed between 447 and 432 B.C.E., a period of artistic and military triumph considered the golden age of ancient Greece. The Athenians had expelled a Persian invasion prior to the temple’s construction, preserving their democracy, and the project became symbolic of the epoch-defining battle. Vividly painted sculptures and decorations adorned the lavish temple to the city-state’s patron deity, Athena, the goddess of wisdom and war. Ninety-two carved metopes, square blocks placed between the columns, adorned the exterior walls of the Parthenon, depicting the Trojan War and other mythological battles. Along the entire length of the Parthenon’s inner chamber was a frieze likely depicting a procession to the Acropolis. Two
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We also tried squidding off the boat in Ha Long Bay. We didn't catch anything, but it was fun to try!
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We also loved meeting two giant African pouched rats, who are trained to sniff out unexploded land mines.
Our tour took us to Cambodian Temples.
And we enjoyed steak & red ants for lunch.
And we enjoyed steak & red ants for lunch.
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Spring Equinox sunrise, March 20th at 12:15 am, over Angkor Wat, the largest temple, in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Farewell, Vietnam and Cambodia.
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