[Don Det, 3/27/23] Just 20 years ago, the first tourists arrived in Don Det. The only electricity was at restaurants and guesthouses with generators. Still, everything went dark around 8PM, because that’s bedtime for locals since, well, the Stone Age.
Linh, it is a pleasure to read this. As for the quote, I find it attributed to Maurice Blanchot, in a reader's review of a book of literary essays by Gilbert Sorentino: "Something said: the unusual title comes from a Maurice Blanchot quote: 'No sooner is something said than something else must be said to correct the tendency of all that is said to become final...' "
Blanchot, a French writer, philosopher, and literary theorist, lived from 1907 to 2003, and was active in the Resistance during the German occupation.
If the current world order collapses, as it seems it must, to some unknowable degree, it seems that human life would still go on in places where people can get what they really need - the corner of the world you are now in sounds like such a place. Many other places would be less livable, however. If things can't go on, they won't.
The phrase "we shall overcome someday" requires flexible definitions of "we", "overcome", and "someday".
Sounds like a nice quiet place. I suspect that soon such spots will become rarer in some parts of the world.
When you mentioned the terrible beer in Busan, Korea, it took me back to my own 'beer experience' there. Back in 1979, the only two domestic beers were OB and Crown, and neither was worth writing home about, for sure. OB was actually rice beer back then, which explains a lot. It was even worse than the San Miguel I had in the Philippines. Beer just didn't seem to be an Asian thing, perhaps it still isn't. All the Koreans I see on TV drink soju when they go out for drinks..
Speaking of weed....that's the only "consumer product" here in Phoenix where you can still get a good deal. Picked up a 1/4 oz of "Blue Dream" (23% THC) the other day for $30....$35 with tax & tip. At age 68, alcohol does not sit too well with me anymore, but MJ still does the trick.
Any idea what black market marijuana costs where you are ?
ps...Kevin Durant makes his home debut for the Suns this Wednesday....courtside seats going for upwards of $5000. Some people still have money.
Loved the smile on the woman and was amazed by the physique of the bike riding woman. The children are so beautiful. Sounds like a lovely place, Linh. Thanks so much.
When I reflect on what the Collective Waste (CW) considers important all I can resolve is that the CW is nothing more than a death cult. Everything that the CW has touched has been abused first then counterfeited. First contact with other cultures: engage, disparage, attack, exploit...rape, pillage and plunder. The real scare is how many think that this way to engage with the world is the only way to... what? It ain't salvation.
Thanks Linh, about the beer quality, former European countries colonies have the best, for obvious reasons. But then I'm wondering, Congo must have excellent beer then. Will investigate.
Linh, it is a pleasure to read this. As for the quote, I find it attributed to Maurice Blanchot, in a reader's review of a book of literary essays by Gilbert Sorentino: "Something said: the unusual title comes from a Maurice Blanchot quote: 'No sooner is something said than something else must be said to correct the tendency of all that is said to become final...' "
Blanchot, a French writer, philosopher, and literary theorist, lived from 1907 to 2003, and was active in the Resistance during the German occupation.
If the current world order collapses, as it seems it must, to some unknowable degree, it seems that human life would still go on in places where people can get what they really need - the corner of the world you are now in sounds like such a place. Many other places would be less livable, however. If things can't go on, they won't.
The phrase "we shall overcome someday" requires flexible definitions of "we", "overcome", and "someday".
I can taste the tranquility.
Presently solo travelling in Colombia I recently gained a new word that describes your writing Señor Dinh. The word is Excelso
Sounds like a nice quiet place. I suspect that soon such spots will become rarer in some parts of the world.
When you mentioned the terrible beer in Busan, Korea, it took me back to my own 'beer experience' there. Back in 1979, the only two domestic beers were OB and Crown, and neither was worth writing home about, for sure. OB was actually rice beer back then, which explains a lot. It was even worse than the San Miguel I had in the Philippines. Beer just didn't seem to be an Asian thing, perhaps it still isn't. All the Koreans I see on TV drink soju when they go out for drinks..
Linh
Speaking of weed....that's the only "consumer product" here in Phoenix where you can still get a good deal. Picked up a 1/4 oz of "Blue Dream" (23% THC) the other day for $30....$35 with tax & tip. At age 68, alcohol does not sit too well with me anymore, but MJ still does the trick.
Any idea what black market marijuana costs where you are ?
ps...Kevin Durant makes his home debut for the Suns this Wednesday....courtside seats going for upwards of $5000. Some people still have money.
Bill
lovely to read this
Loved the smile on the woman and was amazed by the physique of the bike riding woman. The children are so beautiful. Sounds like a lovely place, Linh. Thanks so much.
Hey man,
glad to hear you're well and comfy. Sounds like a relaxing place. Wishing I could up and visit. Cheers
Jay
Restful.
When I reflect on what the Collective Waste (CW) considers important all I can resolve is that the CW is nothing more than a death cult. Everything that the CW has touched has been abused first then counterfeited. First contact with other cultures: engage, disparage, attack, exploit...rape, pillage and plunder. The real scare is how many think that this way to engage with the world is the only way to... what? It ain't salvation.
Thanks Linh, about the beer quality, former European countries colonies have the best, for obvious reasons. But then I'm wondering, Congo must have excellent beer then. Will investigate.
Terrible thing to travel all that way only to be called a tourist.