As I sit at the computer in our hotel in Ho Chi Min City I'm listening to a funky ska-rap/techno-funk version of Hark the Herald Angels Sing. It's so evident that we aren't in Kansas anymore that it makes me smile.
We arrived on time, got our bags and cleared customs in no time flat. We were met by representatives from Children's Home Society and whisked right off to our hotel. First hurdle-get to Vietnam in one piece... check.
Cindy and I cleaned up and wandered out to explore. The funny part is that traffic is so crazy nuts with literally thousands of scooters dodging in and out of cars that we were too afraid to cross the street! So we walked in a big square. I felt like a NASCAR driver left turn left turn left turn left turn. I so don't get it.
When you first walk into our room you are hit with an overwhelming stench of poopy diaper. Then after just a minute it goes away. We noticed it again when we went out and came back in. We can't decide if the smell is just as you walk in or if our noses are just shutting down after 30 seconds of assault.
Tomorrow we will drive to Ben Tree to meet Trey for the first time. I'm not sure if I'll be able to post pictures or not, I'll try, at the very least I can post them when I get home, so stay tuned.
I'm off for more wandering and perhaps an early dinner. We are both pretty wiped after 30 hours of travel. How is it that a person can get so tired just sitting around?
OH....star spotter alert...Mike Farrell, aka BJ Hunnycut from Mash was on our flight from MSP to LAX. We let him be, though. No autographs. Now, I'm keeping my eyes open for Bradjolina...
peace-
Sandy
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So glad for the update and that you had a smooth trip. Thanks to Brian for setting this up! Do ya think the poopy diaper smell is just getting Cindy ready for her new reality?! Of course our prayers are still with all of you for a continued smooth adventure!
Love, Lisa
We are so excited for you both and glad that the trip went smoothly.
Hugs and kisses from the other side of the world.
Jacque & family
So glad to hear you arrived safely. I look forward to reading the next update! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
The Kleists
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