(By Aubrey) “Hey Dad, can we postpone the rest of the trip and stay here?” I have had trouble coming up with something to say in a blog post because there is too much to write about! This life in Hanoi is completely opposite from my Mukilteo life, yet I feel so comfortable… Continue reading Can We Postpone the Rest of the Trip and Stay Here?
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Every Day and Every Hour is Different
(By Maureen) Hello! Xin Chào! So, here we are on our adventure. The goals were to seek out opportunities to volunteer in other countries in order to sink into the culture rather than just tour it, to be a helpful part of the areas we find ourselves in, to “reset” as individuals and as… Continue reading Every Day and Every Hour is Different
Helping English Learners in Hanoi
(By Jason) We’re wrapping up our second week of teaching here in Vietnam with The Mercury Center. I think it’s fair to say that the actual teaching part has been very challenging but one of the most rewarding aspects of our time here so far. That will not be the last of that particular… Continue reading Helping English Learners in Hanoi
Six People, One Motorcycle. Sounds About Right.
(By Maya) “Maya, how is the trip so far?” It’s amazing! I have seen a lot of awesome things! Sunsets, the sun shining and lighting up the trees, people helping and looking after each other, volunteers from all over the world, crazy karaoke parties, two giant (7 foot) jars being carried on one motorcycle,… Continue reading Six People, One Motorcycle. Sounds About Right.
Awesome, Crazy, Relaxing, Loud
(By Aidan) So far Vietnam is awesome, from the relaxing dinners/nights to the crazy, loud karaoke, I love it all. We have been observing classes so far and I think we will get either moved to another school or start with a class here on Monday. We have a meeting on Sunday to plan… Continue reading Awesome, Crazy, Relaxing, Loud
Xin Chào (“hello”) from Hanoi
Twelve hours in the air from Seattle to Taipei, a three hour layover (enough to get a darn fine bowl of noodles and vegetables for “breakfast”), and three more hours from Taipei brought us safe and sound to our first destination: Hanoi, Vietnam. After three days I think it’s safe to say we LOVE… Continue reading Xin Chào (“hello”) from Hanoi