Because you all are SO kind and faithful to hang with me while I post blogs full of words (and usually very few pictures), I wanted to put together a photo blog for your viewing pleasure!
Throughout our last three days in Vietnam, I made it a goal to eat as many colorful/strange/fascinating foods as I possibly could. Some were sweet, some were salty, and some were a little… fishy. Here’s a quick glimpse into some of the “noms” of Vietnam!
Unlike the other members of my family, coconut is one of my favorite fruits/flavors. Coconut coffee is readily available in Vietnam, and can be made by either pouring blended coconut milk/ice over espresso OR by mixing the same kind of slushy mixture into cold coffee, as pictured here.
A few of us found a beautiful rooftop restaurant and decided to hydrate ourselves the tropical way! We had a lovely bunch of coconuts // Here they are, standing in a row!
My love of coconut could not be quenched until I had eaten coconut ice cream out of a coconut shell. I think I’d do OK stranded on a deserted island, as long as there were coconut trees.
The day before we left our ministry site, some new-found Vietnamese friends took me out for Korean BBQ, which is hugely popular in Vietnam. We went to a BBQ House that specialized in buffalo meat.
Sometimes, the best food is street food. We befriended a lady who made the best noodles with scrambled eggs, veggies, and lots of cilantro.
On the topic of street food, street vendors sell some of the sweetest foods around! We found a man that made delicious (and cheap) fruit smoothies, and right as we were leaving, a woman walked by selling sweet bread for the equivalent of about $0.08 USD. We couldn’t pass up such a sweet offer!
On our third to last day in Vietnam, our team found a pho restaurant that used the color from different vegetables and roots to color their noodles and roll paper. I’m not sure what vegetables were used in the making of this meal, but I’m always game to add a little more color to my diet!
Our last afternoon in the city, I found an incredible cafe on the other side of District 1, and was overjoyed to find that pumpkin soup was on their list of specials for the day (the cafe reminded me of a Panera Bread, which made the cafe feel like home). I got to spend a few solid hours at the cafe reading, praying, and sitting with the Lord; I was so aware of His love and the ways that He was romancing my heart that afternoon!
We found a stand in the underground “mall” that sold rolled ice cream… I felt like such a foodie!
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Stay tuned for more stories (and pictures) of the many adventures we’re going on each and every day! Also, remember to submit your questions about life as a World Racer in the comments section of this or any of my previous blogs, and I’ll answer them from here in Cambodia!
