Tobias’ travelogue

Filbert Ascent

Filbert Ascent

Laboring up Filbert Street, en route to the Coit Tower.

Lombard Curves

Lombard Curves

Overlooking central San Francisco from the top of curvy Lombard Street.

Kiln Interior

Kiln Interior

Interior shot of a kiln being unloaded at the Vinh Long brickworks.

Husk Barge

Husk Barge

A laborer unloading a mountain of rice husks from a barge. The husks are used at the Vinh Long brickworks to fire brick kilns.

Kitten Army

Kitten Army

Got a ceramic kitten in your garden? It was probably made in Vietnam - and perhaps at the Vinh Long brickworks.

Mould Designer

Mould Designer

This man spoke no English, but to the best of our understanding, he was a mould designer at the Vinh Long brickworks. The factory makes not only bricks, but also pots and animal-themed garden ornaments.

Beehive Kiln

Beehive Kiln

The inside of a beehive-shaped kiln at the Vinh Long brickworks.

Brick Grid

Brick Grid

Endless rows of bricks, waiting to be fired in the kilns of the Vinh Long brickworks.

Vinh Long Brickworks

Vinh Long Brickworks

Long before you get to the Vinh Long brickworks, you can spot the distinctive beehive shapes of the kilns along the riverbank.

Old Quarter Lunch

Old Quarter Lunch

A lady barbecuing lunch on the street in Hanoi's Old Quarter.

Tobias Peciva

Tobias Peciva has been a member since 11 November 2007 and goes by peciva.

Currently in Auckland, New Zealand.

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I'm a Swedish expat living in Auckland, New Zealand. I'm into travel, photography, surfing, skiing, hiking, house music, wine, and coffee in the sun. As a result, I have been sleep deprived since 1997.

You can also find Tobias at www.peciva.com.

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