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Cao Dai Temple, Viet Nam619 views"The central philosophy of Cao Daism pertains to the duty that the faithful perform for themselves, their family, society and the world at large. Much like Confucianism, this element of the Philosophy pertains to how the individual functions within the context of the community."Mar 04, 2006
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Cao Dai Temple, Viet Nam762 views"Cao Dai actually means "palace or high tower", which is suitably apt. Built in 1927, the massive nine-story Cao Dai Temple is part cathedral and part pagoda. It is also a rude assault on your eyeballs."Mar 04, 2006
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Cao Dai Temple, Viet Nam698 views"Indigenous to Vietnam Cao Dai is a fusion of the best from Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism, with Christianity and Islam thrown in for good measure. Cao Daoism was founded in Vietnam only as recently as the 1920's as the answer to the ultimate ideal religion and insists that its' earth-based intermediaries or messengers include such luminaries as William Shakespeare, Joan of Arc and Napoleon Bonaparte."Mar 04, 2006
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Cu Chi Tunnels, Viet Nam610 views"The tunnels themselves are undeniably impressive. Throughout the war, the South Vietnamese Communists, or Vietcong, continually expanded the three-level network, which included mess halls, meeting rooms, an operating theater and even a tiny cinema."Mar 04, 2006
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Marjorie and the Viet Cong in the Cu Chi Tunnels658 viewsThe Cu Chi tunnels, a 75-mile-long underground maze where thousands of fighters and villagers could hide, are at the top of the list of tourist spots for Ho Chi Minh City. Marjorie was able to crawl through the lower levels (I'm too big). There was also this "photo op" spot, complete with fake rice bowls.Mar 04, 2006
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Marjorie785 viewsIn our small airplane en route from Adelaide to Uluru -- Ayers Rock, Australia.Mar 03, 2006
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Craig, Marjorie, Cathy Bushby, and Richard Harbird at Ayers Rock612 viewsSunset at Uluru -- Ayers Rock.Mar 03, 2006
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Uluru -- Ayers Rock738 viewsMarjorie, Cathy and John Bushby, and Richard Harbird (from Transax) in front of Ayers Rock -- Uluru at sunset. The large rock changed shades of red/brown as the sun set. We drank Australian champagne.Mar 03, 2006
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Refuelling Stop in Coober Pedy, Australia821 viewsRichard Harbird, Cathy, Marjorie, and John Bushby at our refuelling stop in Coober Pedy, the Opal Capital of the World. We were on our way to the centre of Australia, Ayers Rock - Uluru. But our little plane needed to stop to refuel on our way from Adelaide, South Australia.Mar 03, 2006
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Marjorie Crossing A Bridge in Viet Nam572 viewsOn our trip to Viet Nam, before there were lots of tourists.Mar 03, 2006
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Marjorie Outside the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Adelaide512 viewsHeading off to Ayers Rock (Uluru) for a long week-end. What's with those socks?Mar 03, 2006
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Kiko and Marjorie701 viewsKiko giving Marjorie a big kiss.Mar 03, 2006
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