Vientiane: I ate goat meat
Saturday, September 16th, 2006It’s true.
I was walking down the street in Vang Vieng, and went into this local sundry shop. There was a family outside, eating a communal dinner. I couldn’t find what I was looking for (shower soap), and said “khop jai (thank you)” on my way out. But they motioned me over — about six people. The owner of the shop, Vong, could speak a little English, but the others… not so much. Anyway, they start thrusting some beer in my hand — filling a small glass, and motioning me to drink. And what am I going to do, refuse?
ismateo