The 1st Vietnamese words I learned were “dog meat”, to ensure I did not accidentally eat just that. Now I do not think I have eaten dog meat, but the amount of mystery meat I have eaten is ridiculous, and every time it has been delicious….so if I did unknowingly eat dog meat, it therefore must be delicious.
Free tea and bananas were great at 1st, a few chain tightenings or general maintenance type things done to the bike on the house….but then it was free beers and rice wine, and eventually free diners. The kids light up with excitement when they see me coming, running to the street and yelling “hellllllo” followed by a friendly wave. I have even had fans in the street stopping me for photos on a few occasions, clearly die hard followers of 2Guys1Truck. Finally living the life I deserve, these people get me.