Somtum

Somtum (spicy papaya salad) in Canberra in March 2013

Peanuts

Peanuts for sale in Hua Hin, Thailand in October 2008.

Hawking style

Look how stylish the street vendor is. Incredible. Not what you would expect from someone hawking peanut brittle on a Hoi An street. And doesn't the conical hat look great on her also! usually the street hawkers are at the bottom of the economic tree but she appears to be different. I would love to know here story. It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words but it won't help solve this riddle. Taken in March 2008.

Peanut delight

This street vendor in Hoi An, Vietnam, had a lovely engaging smile and was endearingly persistent. Being lunchtime I succumbed even though her wares were overpriced. But it was worth every cent as the snack was delicious. I bought on the agreement that I could photograph her. She was pleased with the result and I hope you are as well. Taken in March 2008.