No Suits, but perhaps an Ao Dai

From what I hear about Tet (February 7th this year I think), everything shuts down. And I mean everything -- markets, stores, restaurants, cafes, bars, etc. So Tet takes a lot of preparation, and so many businesses are extra busy in the weeks leading up to it. Such was the case at the men's tailor recommended to us. No suits can be made until after Tet. I may try again with another shop. It may be possible to get a silk Ao Dai made for my wife however (takes 2-3 days). Stay tuned...

We have distilled the technique for crossing busy streets to a single rule: "Don't die."

The dish of the day was ban xeo, a crepe made with rice flour and coconut milk. The crepe was filled with cooked onions and served on a bed of cilantro with a sweet, clear thin dipping sauce.