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Greg Davis > - The Meaning of Her Life - Hoi An is a quaint village set on the South China Sea in central Vietnam. Hoi An was a port of call for the Chinese, French and other mariners for centuries and their influences can be seen throughout the city; sleepy waterfront cafés, narrow alleyways, strong French-influenced architecture, and bustling fish markets. Waters abound; rivers, lakes and the ocean provide for the locals. When water angers, the painted eyes on the bow of the boats are believed to guide the fishermen and their vessels safely back home. Boats, buses, bicycles and buffalo move people from place to place; transportation options abound. On a boat in Hoi An, I sat next to a Buddhist nun. When I asked her what the meaning of her life was, she looked me straight in the eye, smiled and answered, “To improve.” As a Buddhist, she believes in reincarnation. What a great way to return; improved. Inner peace abounds.
Greg Davis > ~ The Blanket Weaver ~ On a bone chilling three-dog night in a wonderful three-dollar a night room, I found peace in Sapa, a remote village in the north of Vietnam set at the foot of the country's highest peak. Arriving late afternoon, gazing out across the valley through my window, I sat falling into the scene laid before me. There, perched on top of the clouds, was majestic Mount Fansipan. Clouds rolled up and over her with the ease of Sunday. A crisp, clean gust bit me through the window seal causing retreat, where I huddled next to the fire and sought comfort in that evening’s bowl. Nothing lay to waste as I used broken bread to insure I got to all of the hard to reach spots in the corners of the bowl. I then laid back and let warmth envelop me. There is always something comforting about a warm fire; the way the flames flirt with one another seems like an ancient act of love. As I stared into the celebration that was taking place in the hearth and as dusk slowly began giving way to shadow, my eyelids became burdensome and I found myself nestled in a blanket made by the hands of a woman who slept near.
Greg Davis > Map Legend: *Click Map to Enlarge* Yellow Squares - Cities Visited Red Dotted Lines - By Land or Water Blue Dotted Lines - By AIr "Courtesy of The General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin."
- The Meaning of Her Life -

Hoi An is a quaint village set on the South China Sea in central Vietnam. Hoi An was a port of call for the Chinese, French and other mariners for centuries and their influences can be seen throughout the city; sleepy waterfront cafés, narrow alleyways, strong French-influenced architecture, and bustling fish markets. Waters abound; rivers, lakes and the ocean provide for the locals. When water angers, the painted eyes on the bow of the boats are believed to guide the fishermen and their vessels safely back home. Boats, buses, bicycles and buffalo move people from place to place; transportation options abound. On a boat in Hoi An, I sat next to a Buddhist nun. When I asked her what the meaning of her life was, she looked me straight in the eye, smiled and answered, “To improve.” As a Buddhist, she believes in reincarnation. What a great way to return; improved. Inner peace abounds.
Greg Davis > - The Meaning of Her Life - Hoi An is a quaint village set on the South China Sea in central Vietnam. Hoi An was a port of call for the Chinese, French and other mariners for centuries and their influences can be seen throughout the city; sleepy waterfront cafés, narrow alleyways, strong French-influenced architecture, and bustling fish markets. Waters abound; rivers, lakes and the ocean provide for the locals. When water angers, the painted eyes on the bow of the boats are believed to guide the fishermen and their vessels safely back home. Boats, buses, bicycles and buffalo move people from place to place; transportation options abound. On a boat in Hoi An, I sat next to a Buddhist nun. When I asked her what the meaning of her life was, she looked me straight in the eye, smiled and answered, “To improve.” As a Buddhist, she believes in reincarnation. What a great way to return; improved. Inner peace abounds.
- The Meaning of Her Life -

Hoi An is a quaint village set on the South China Sea in central Vietnam. Hoi An was a port of call for the Chinese, French and other mariners for centuries and their influences can be seen throughout the city; sleepy waterfront cafés, narrow alleyways, strong French-influenced architecture, and bustling fish markets. Waters abound; rivers, lakes and the ocean provide for the locals. When water angers, the painted eyes on the bow of the boats are believed to guide the fishermen and their vessels safely back home. Boats, buses, bicycles and buffalo move people from place to place; transportation options abound. On a boat in Hoi An, I sat next to a Buddhist nun. When I asked her what the meaning of her life was, she looked me straight in the eye, smiled and answered, “To improve.” As a Buddhist, she believes in reincarnation. What a great way to return; improved. Inner peace abounds.
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