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Pasteur Street Brewing Company

1/17/2015

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This post is about beer. Yes, beer. Derek and I are from Colorado, USA which is known (among other things) for having a plethora of micro-brew beers to choose from. Beers full of flavor. Beers that are enjoyable to drink. My personal favorites are Wit beers, which are nearly impossible to find in Vietnam...

Until now.
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According to this article, Pasteur Street Brewing Company is operated by a couple from our home state of Colorado. We stopped by last night with a group of expat-teacher friends to give their beers a try. Some were great, some were good, and some needed some work, but I would have happily chosen ANY of them over the onslaught of flavorless beer that exists in Vietnam. You can clearly see my joy in the pictures below.

Now, when will they start selling growlers?
Pasteur Street Brewing Company: 144 Pasteur, District 1, HCMC, Vietnam 
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Where to next?

1/11/2015

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So we have decided that this will be our last year in Vietnam. We have had an incredible two years, and absolutely love Vietnam, our students, and all of the incredible colleagues and friends we have met, but we are ready for the next adventure. 

We decided back in November to make the move and hunt for new jobs. I started contacting schools all over the world, and Derek and I made of list of what our "dream school" would offer both us and our kids. We registered for the Search Fair in Bangkok and hoped for the best. Only Derek attended the fair as I was uncomfortable leaving the boys in a different country without family around, and it was Owen's birthday.
Right before Derek flew to Bangkok, we were contacted by a couple of schools asking to set up interviews. This was very refreshing because we were so nervous about getting good jobs. I actually interviewed via Skype for two different positions while Derek was in the air, headed to Thailand.

As soon as Derek got to Bangkok, before the fair technically started, Derek interviewed with one of the schools I had interviewed with that morning via Skype. At the end of the interview, he was offered the jobs. We discussed the school, positions, country, and package at length and decided it would be hard to find something that would fit us better. Derek went to them Friday morning and signed the contract. He flew out that afternoon and was able to be home in time for Owen's birthday after all.

So the question is: Where is the Swanson Family going next?

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Owen is Six!

1/9/2015

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Six! Oh my goodness! How is this possible? How can our tiny Owen be six years old already? It feels like he has grown up in the blink of an eye. He has somehow magically transformed into a kid. Not a baby, not a toddler, not a preschooler, but a kid. A rough and tumble, super hero-loving, independent kid. 

I may be a little biased, but Owen is probably the most awesome kid I've ever met. He is kind, curious, funny, and turing into a great little human.

I could go on and on about how incredible Owen is all day, but I decided to interview him for the first time this year instead. The questions and his responses are below. Enjoy!
1. How old are you? Six!

2. What is your favorite color? Blue.

3. What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to be a daddy.

4. What is your favorite thing about school? Everything!

5. What do you like best about Mom? Everything.

6. What do you like best about Dad? Everything.

7. What is something you are really good at? Reading!

8. What is your favorite animal? Cheetahs and meerkats.

9. What was the best thing you did when you were five? I learned to read.

10. What is your favorite show? Jake (and the Neverland Pirates)

11. What is your favorite place to go on vacation? All the fun places!

12. Which has been your favorite vacation we've taken? Legoland and Hong Kong Disneyland

13. Who is your biggest hero? Daddy

14. What is something you want to learn before you turn seven? I want to be able to build Legos by myself.


15. If you could have any wish, what would it be? I want to fly!

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16. What is your favorite food? Cheese pizza and pancakes.


17. What do you like to do at recess? Run and play with my friends. And play soccer!


18. What is your favorite sport? Soccer and swimming


19. What are your favorite teams? My favorite hockey team is the Avalanche. And the Packers and Broncos. And I like the Cardinals and the Rockies.


20. What is your favorite vegetable? Carrots. Least favorite? Jalapeños.


21. What is your favorite holiday? I like when we go back to Colorado.
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Bangkok, Thailand

1/8/2015

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After our time in Krabi, Thailand, we flew back to Bangkok to spend a few days in the big city.  We were looking forward to modern amenities and things like aquariums and children's museums.

We had a great time in Bangkok, and you can read all about our adventures by clicking this button.
Bangkok 2015
Bangkok, Thailand was an excellent way to start 2015, and we will definitely go back--even if it is just to transfer to Chiang Mai or some other beach destination.
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Krabi, Thailand

1/7/2015

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Right after Christmas, the Swanson Family headed off to Krabi, Thailand for an awesome beach vacation. We spent five glorious days hanging out with the boys and enjoying perfect beach weather. Krabi was a great place to bring kids, and we would definitely go again!

We got to visit several different beaches and ride on multiple boats--a few tuk-tuks too! We went island hopping and tried out snorkeling for the first time!
Krabi 2014
Click the button above to read all the posts about our trip to Krabi in December 2014.
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