Where the Phó are we? The 'Bear's Vietnam Redux 2013
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From: Vääksy, Finland
Hey Seb, was changing the ball joint to my Volvo the other day, reeeally didn`t go as planned, trudged to the mailbox when I finally got it done and found a hand written envelope with a gazillion stamps on it, literally ran inside and shouted my to my wife that "it" came! She ran downstairs yelling "openitopenitopenit!" What I found was quite possibly the coolest card I`ve seen!
Us both being pretty "craftsy" people I can appreciate the exactitude that`s needed to make one of these (the parts are probably machine cut but I assume it`s assembled by hand)
Totally made a bad day worthwhile, it`s now decorating my work desk where I can see it all the time!
Sanna and Samuli sends greetings to both of you!
Us both being pretty "craftsy" people I can appreciate the exactitude that`s needed to make one of these (the parts are probably machine cut but I assume it`s assembled by hand)
Totally made a bad day worthwhile, it`s now decorating my work desk where I can see it all the time!
Sanna and Samuli sends greetings to both of you!
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Just finished reading about your latest adventure. All I can say is I'm jealous. It looks like a very pretty country and I love the colonial architecture. Thanks for posting all the photos and videos!
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However, Khe Sanh is a stop-over, a place you only go to, to get somewhere else.
Both last year, and this, with the exception of the actual battlefield, we have found Khe Sanh to be bleak, cold, dirty, and many of the locals unkind.
With money in hand we had hardly left the bank and not only were the doors locked behind us, but the shutters were also pulled down. 10 minutes later when we ambled past on the return from our walk, the doors were open , the shutters up and it was business as usual. To say we feel unwanted would be an understatement.
Both last year, and this, with the exception of the actual battlefield, we have found Khe Sanh to be bleak, cold, dirty, and many of the locals unkind.
With money in hand we had hardly left the bank and not only were the doors locked behind us, but the shutters were also pulled down. 10 minutes later when we ambled past on the return from our walk, the doors were open , the shutters up and it was business as usual. To say we feel unwanted would be an understatement.
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From: Flathead Lake, Montana
Wow. That's cool. I suppose with the prices of things, you could live "comfortably" over there.
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