By The Travelling Palm Tree

Sunset by the travelling palm tree.. It has been a few months since I last wrote on this blog and I am happy to be back. I write two blogs, ...

From where I stand...USA to Vietnam

I count the days and months by the sun,  the moon and rainbows. It is a glorious thing to watch,  no matter where I stand in the world. Sunr...

Two birds taking flight at Chateau Mango

From my favourite chair... From my favourite chair,  I caught it out of the corner of my eye, a little flash of motion and a chirp...then si...

The Lone Mango...at Chateau Mango

Shortly before we moved into our home in Vietnam, a tropical storm swept through and uprooted a large fruit bearing mango tree on our proper...

Gardening at Chateau Mango...Vietnam

Chateau Mango, Vietnam Every once in a while, I wander to the front of our yard  and snap a pic of the front of our house. I then go to my c...

A suitcase filled with memories...in Saigon

One of my favourite pastimes in Saigon is sourcing curiosities. Like a bowerbird, I select with care.  This old wicker suitcase called out t...

Chateau Mango and Lotus Tea

Outside our front door... little sweetly scented miracles blow in the breeze  each time a lotus blossom opens to the sun. They leave me brea...

Wednesday in Saigon...full of rain

 We are flourishing...literally.  The rainy season is upon us with skies that are crackling and roaring with thunderclaps that has our dog, ...

My new friend...calotes bachae

I have decided that nothing surprises me anymore amongst the flora and fauna of our garden in Ho Chi Minh City. When the brown snake appeare...