Because my Virgo mind is chained to forever view life through the practical critique of all experiences (not to be confused with criticism as Virgo's are also known for), I spend a lot of my travels looking for similarities to my usual life back home. What we have witnessed here in Nha Trang is that when the garbage truck comes down your street, people are also caught off guard and will run after it to dispose of their trash. This was probably the most comforting thing to witness yet. I had made the comment to Will on the way to dinner that I thought that trash day may be tomorrow because there were piles of trash on the side walks that had not been there before earlier in the day when I was walking. Then as we were eating dinner I noticed the garbage truck pull up in front of us and it was shortly after that that noticed the flurry of activity around us as the girls in the restaurant collected the trash and ran out after it. Other businesses were doing the same. To the town of Nha Trang's credit they appear to take anything in their trash pick up including building materials and big items. I wonder what their monthly water/sewage charge is?
When traveling I really love to run and do some type of physical exercise. I have encountered some of the most fit older folks here than anywhere. They have a passion for badmitton and while I can tell these folks are well into their seventies they all have the best heads of jet black hair. The Asians may have more issues with hair vanity that the Westerner's. Black hair is truly the color of vitality and these folks where showing just how much they had at 5:30 in the morning! When I was running three days ago this older dude rode up next to me on his bike (we were both on a paved path at the top of the beach). He gave me a sweet smile and said "ok, now you run faster" I quickly took him up on his challenge and yelled "lets race" and took off sprinting. He totally stepped it up and chased me down. I think we only went on for about two blocks worth and then we were at the end of the path and my run was over anyway. We both then did our calisthenics together...he did a version of some Qi Gong movements and I did some push-ups and jumping jacks. I then moved out onto the beach and did some yoga and had a quick audience. About a dozen older dudes who were done working out sat close by and talked amongst themselves on the beach while watching me. When I was done I ran right into the sea! It was very refreshing and I wished every run could end that way. I grabbed my shoes and headed for the hotel to wake up Will and get some breakfast. We have a shared love of Vietnamese coffee! Iced or hot! I never allow myself this in America. It makes me positively crazy it is so strong. We have both suffered for my indiscretions with Vietnamese coffee for the last two weeks, I am certain of it.
Later I will write a blog about body functions...one of my favorite topics.
Off to pack and get ready to leave this wonderful paradise. Can hardly believe I am going to go but I have to. I guess.
Later aligators...
willandCODY
Saturday, February 28, 2009
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