Happy Lunar New Year

Year of the Snake.

"Chuc Mung Nam Moi" or "Happy New Year"

Today is the first day of the lunar new year. Everyone has their flowers and trees outside the doors and it is amazing to walk around.

Last night there was no way you could sleep before midnight.

First, you have to honor the ancestors, lay out food, fruit and light the incense, and pray over the food and pray to the fat Buddha, the god of wealth.

Secondly, the fireworks are noisy and they happen all over the country. Even in our out-of-the-way laneway, there were people lighting fireworks and having a ball. Remember when we could do that?

Lunar and TET fall at the same time. TET (and the war) is largely forgotten by the youth and they have moved on, along with the older Vietnamese. There is no animosity, and the Vietnamese are very welcoming. Even to ex-Vets.

And Vietnam has become one of the most capitalist countries around, even though it is a Communist government. Vietnam is the land of small business and making money baby.

And the holidays are a welcome relief from it. A time when you down tools and concentrate on family and food and having a good time.

The downside is that most shops close and you have to make sure you are well stocked with food and beer, in case you get a lot of visitors. It normally happens, lol.

Today is a beautiful day and even though I have been stuck at home because of being sick, today I am off for a walk around and enjoy my afternoon. Hopefully, I will get some great photos for my next Vietnam post.

Being able to travel and work where you want is something I am still working towards. I can do it 50% of the time and now wish to change that to 100%.

At the start of the Lunar New Year, I wish you all the best health, and incredible finances for 2025, and whatever you turn your hand to may it be successful.

Viva la "Affiliate Marketing"

Zoopie