A meal fit for a King!

Today our team was hosted by the local Medical District for lunch.  

Highlights of the meal included:

    Boiled Chicken

    Every part of the Pig including Pig Intestines,  Stir Fried Pig Heart, BBQ  Pork

    Pineapple and Fish Stir Fried

    Stir Fried Bee Larva

    Grilled Sausages- not sure what the meat was

    Lots of Happy Water-  basic moon shine made from rice

    Various steamed vegetables Bok Choy

Bottom line is it was an amazing meal.  

We were honored to have a few special guest join us: Chief Medical Director for the District and his assistant director.  Thao who was one of the first patients who benefited from the work of our non-profit 18 years ago.    She had her hand repaired so that she could have normal function with fingers.  Changed her life and she is forever grateful and now support the organization locally.  Cool Story.




















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  1. EricaFebruary 27, 2023 at 9:31 PM

    I've eaten quite a few crazy foods (and some unrecognizable as well- particularly during my visits to China) but I don't think I have ever been served Stir Fried Bee Larvae before! Did you try it, Bob? And if so, what did it taste like? Curious minds want to know! :-)

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  2. AnonymousMarch 1, 2023 at 5:35 AM

    Bob, when you said the food was good and that I should come along, you never mentioned bugs. I guess, as they say, when in Viet Nam, eat like you are in Viet Nam. Did you find the American Embassy (McDonalds) yet? Keep up the good work. PS- your truck is safe. I walked by the other night. I know you are worried.

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