Reflections - Almost Time

Four and a half months to the end of my stint in Vietnam.

Must say that I am looking forward to that.

Not because I do not like the place. Hanoi has become a home for me. I made many good friends here. The country has treated me well.

But it is time to go home.

I am now 40 years old and there remain many questions in my mind. Who am I? What do I believe in? Where do I go from here?

I need to think through.

Irresponsible Dog Owners

Had to cut Pooch's walking time last night after two dogs (unleashed and unaccompanied by their owners) were running around Ciputra last night.

Pooch was going crazy and it took all my strength to hold her back.

I think people who cannot even walk their dogs and simply letting them run free are irresponsible and should not be allowed to keep dogs as pets.

Terrible. What if kids were to get into a situation with these dogs?

Toads in Hanoi

Why are there so many toads in Hanoi?

Perhaps one reason could be the heavy showers over the past few days but it is rather amazing to see so many toads hopping around. 1 every 2-3 metres.

While walking Pooch, I tend to encounter them everywhere. Even Pooch has to side-step them. I saw one last night that was really huge. Gave me a shock as it was rather dark.

I think I will stop reading horror manga for a while!