For every traveler, there needs to be a reward at the end of a long day. For an Alaskan, when the days are long, a cool beverage is in order and to try what the locals sip (local travelers, sometimes the locals can't afford beer) is a necessity. The bonus is the pretty labels, the correct pronunciation and sometimes goofy t-shirts.
Brass fish & Kingfisher Mcleod Ganj, India |
Beer in the jungle (Nepal Ice) Bardia National Park, Nepal |
Almost Kaladi Coffee @ Bodnath Kathmandu, Nepal |
Buddha & Jameson This Sherpa carries everything Namche Bazaar, Nepal |
Tongba...fermented millet Hot water and a straw Good taste, strong kick, Kathmandu, Nepal |
Margarita Kathmandu style The Mayan Pub Who would of thunk? |
Only saw this within view of Everest Gorak Shep is at 16,942' (5164m) At that altitude, just looking at it was enough. |
Many sacred towns in India were prohibited to sell alcohol and meat. Most travelers can go Veggie (especially in India) but for the Hotels, there is money to be made in Special Tea (Beer brought to you in a tea pot). Everybody is happy.
Pokemon, insulated & deceptive Kingfisher in Udaipur, India. |
Carlsburg on the beach in Columbo Sri Lanka |
Stout was a rarity and since it is my fav we tried to sample when we had the chance....
Queen's Pub, Kandy Sri Lanka Lion Stout - nice |
In Sri Lanka, the 2 popular bottled waters were Speed & Smack.... interesting choice of names |
Sometimes lunch got in the way of Thailand's Chang Beer |
The best beer is always on the beach... Marisa, Sri Lanka....Lion Beer |
1st BeerLao in Huay Xai Lao. |
On the Mekong... Starting to feel like Dr. Seuss; I would have one on a boat, have one with a goat...have one on a train & on a plane, I do like the beer Beer Lao, I will drink it Mr. Lao |
Nam Khong beer Lao name for the Mekong @ 4000 Islands Don Det. |
Beer on the rocks Better than it sounds |
BeerLao |
This Aussie bar in Vang Vieng advertised a a big burger....They weren't fooln'...needed a big BeerLao |
Ho Chi Minh City was hot..31C (88F) and a Saigon helped..... |
cute little iced coffees also helped in the heat of the afternoon |
Vietnam was big on local beers instead of big national beers. Da Nang's was Biere Larue....on the rocks |
Sea side, Saigon on the rocks in Nha Trang |
On the Perfume River (Hue) with Huda Beer |
A treat at the farmstay in Phong Nha...good Cab from Dalat Vietnam....Who knew they had vineyards.... |
Lunch after caving, Ca phe & Huda |
Remember the 70's...pop-tops are still alive. |
Sorry about all the ugly mug shots (exception of Becky shots), but there must be a theme here.....but don't believe that I was sampling alone.......
Of course in Hanoi, it's bia Ha Noi |
So much for "fun with beer photos". You can rest assured that we toasted all our friends and wished you were all here with us. See you all soon.....Cheers!
Super toutes ces bières ! Alors les meilleures ? Nous pensons bien à vous !
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