The rumble of a million motorbikes, the cries of hawkers are as ever-present as the tinkle of the past in the pagodas, and the swish of the scythe. Modern Asia meets medieval Asia and, in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, the two become one. For culinary adventurers, Vietnam is a treasure trove of more than 500 different dishes. It's a wonderful world of pungent herbs and secret spices. Dip delicate spring rolls in nuoc mam, a fish sauce that is as compulsory as ketchup for the Vietnamese.
Gerri Hickman
1953-2005
Dedicated to the life and memory of Gerri Hickman. Loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, friend and teacher. Gerri was only 52 years old when she lost her 4 year battle with breast cancer on 9 April 2005.
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Some of the websites we visit frequently
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Apple - MacPro, iPhone, iPod, iTunes - pretty great products!
Leanne Hayward - good friend who teaches wine courses and has a great website (designed by your truly!)
Blackberry - yeah I am one of 'those' can't live without it...
Colorful Critters, Tropical Breeze Decor, Tropical Breeze For Her - family run businesses
Cold Storage - Singapore online grocery shopping and delivery service
CSULB, UCSB, UCI, THS, SAS, ISKL, HKIS, ISM, HES, JAES, RHPS - schools attended and or worked at by Hickmans
American Club Singapore - great place for a good meal and a beer
Singapore Airlines, Changi Airport Flight Arrivals - sites I use almost every week
US Embassy Singapore - handy information site for Americans residing in Singapore
Christel House - Christel Dehaan gives back in big way!
Golden Village - see the latest movies showing in Singapore, book tickets and reserve seats online
Expat Singapore - great information source for folks thinking about moving to Singapore
Interval International, Resort Developer - my employer's websites
Cruising for the Cure - Dave Clifton doing his part to help find the cure for cancer
Jurong Bird Park, Singapore Zoo, Singapore Flyer, Sentosa, Resort World - a couple of Singapore attractions
Singapore Phone Book, Gateway to Singapore, Singapore Street Directory - useful Singapore info sites
Susan G Komen, Singapore Breast Cancer Foundation - great efforts to help find the cure for breast cancer
Nikon, Nikkor Lenses - one of the best cameras available!
Myanmar - one of my favourite places to visit, great people but screwed up government!
Hasbeens - the place for former Disney cast members
Chubby Hubby Blog - well done Singapore blog mostly about food
Eastern Discoveries - my favourite shop in Singapore!
Facebook, Joe's Facebook, Alexis's Facebook, JR's Facebook - get it now!
Shangri-La, Westin, Conrad, RCI, HGVC, Hilton, Disney, Interval - 35 years of employers
Glen Cove, Torrance, Hong Kong, Palos Verdes, Levittown, Manila, Las Vegas, Kuala Lumpur, Belmont, Singapore, Anaheim - some of the places I have lived...
Thai, Garuda, Qantas, United, Bangkok Air, Malaysian, Singapore, China, Silk, Virgin, Cathay - airlines I often fly
Thiripyitsaya, Trader's, Shangri-La Bangkok, Metropole Hanoi, La Residence, d'Angkor, Inle Princess, Banyan Tree, Laksmana - a couple of hotels that I stayed at and liked
Vietnamese Art, Myanmar Art, Mortons, Silver, Lacquerware, Persian Carpets, Bogyoke Market, Alabaster Buddha, Mininova, Steves's, Photography, PPS, Grey Goose, Jumbos, Heineken, BMW, Australian Wine, 1K, Me Gallery, Crystal Light, Chili Crab, Airbus 380, Wienerschnitzel, Clarke Quay, - random things I like, in no particular order...