updates from Vietnam

long awaited blog finally got around to posting for you all. so it all started Tuesday morning October 27. 610 alarm, 630 actually rose from bed; 845 to airport with sarah and bobby; 10am in chicago; 145 to hong kong ... 15 hrs. window seat, empty middle, so lots of room. black slax, black dansko, pink knit top, black knit jacket. uneventful trip which is always a good thing.

watched the movie UP then watched Time Travelers Wife ... did not watch Night at the Museum or Ice Age. lunch was chicken, rice, vegs; snack was noodles in broth, declined 3rd meal.

dansko shoes got a bit snug after sitting for so long ... might re think that choice.

found a loung chair in hong kong airport for 3 hr layover which was nice and could get my feet/legs raised so shoes felt better. saw roger frisen on the HK-HCM flight. arrived HCM at 1030, long wait for my luggage. at this points its 1030 wednesday night. dad and mr. hai were waiting so it was a quick slow ride home.

Thursday October 29

morning breakfast coffee, fruit, toast. gave nail polish to Mrs. Han; unpacked, showered, emails, etc. no plans for thursday. just relax. read, watched world series. dinner with dad at mekong merchant up the road. ordered salmon; watched criminal minds! black capri, b&w with pink stripe, pm leopard print tee with same capris. casual night

Friday, October 30

dad swam a little, fruit plate, pomegranet juice toast; watched world series while doing emails; massage and manicure; lunch salad and pancake (stuffed with shrimp, etc). went to city to get cell phone bc none available at TA. walked around compound.

dinner with dad at Hyatt bar. crab cake, shared pomello salad
black capri (other pair), long sleeve b&w top with ruffle

Saturday, October 31

dad swam longer. i showered. day off for ms. han so i had to make my own coffee and toast! dad made his own smoothie. blue skirt and orange top.

dinner for the families

SHEPHERDS PIE (POOR MANS PIE)

1 lb. ground beef1 can peas1 can sweet corn1 medium onion, diced1/3 c. sugar8 medium potatoes2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Boil potatoes, mash and season to taste with milk and butter.
Brown ground beef and onion with salt and pepper. When cooked, add peas, corn, sugar. Let simmer until heated through.
In 13x9 pan place meat and vegetable mixture in bottom of pan. Cover with mashed potatoes and sprinkle cheese on top.
Place in oven on BROIL until cheese is bubbly or light brown.

another version: add onion, garlic. top with creamed corn then potatoes and cheese ... heavy on the starch i know!