Who Needs Turkey ...

.... when you have BBQ chicken!?!  As tempted as we were, we were not willing to fork over the $30 USD per person for the local Thanksgiving Buffet.  While the turkey, potatoes, stuffing, and pie almost tempted us to pony up the big dong, we decided to be a little more practical.  Instead, in honor of an American holiday that NO ONE celebrates here in Vietnam, we headed to our favorite local restaurant.  We sat on stools, threw our garbage on the ground, enjoyed hot BBQ chicken, over-easy eggs, broken rice, stir-fried veggies, fish sauce, fresh chilies, and a bottle of beer.  We offered a "cheers" to our family and friends, had a moment of silence for the never-to-be-seen pumpkin pie, and walked away for $2.50 USD per person.  Happy Thanksgiving, indeed!

The chef-extraordinaire working the grill at our favorite local joint that we have affectionately named "Orange Awning" in honor of its bright orange awning.  Yes, that is one large bowl of ga sitting in the sun.  Big woop!