Good Mornin'Vietnam!!

Sorry for the delay in blogging, but we've been crazy busy!! It seems no matter where you are in the world, November and December are BUSY months!

We were blessed through my Dad (K) to financially be able to go to Vietnam over a week long break we had from school. We had been planning the trip for a couple months, and we were SO thrilled to be able to travel across the border to a different land. We took a very nice tour bus for 6 hours, and smoothly made it across the border. Funny how things work, but as soon as we crossed the border...I could tell we were in a more well-kept country. The roads were cleaner, there wasn't a funky smell, and the trees and grass were green and groomed!! It was truly a sight to see. Below are some pictures from our adventures in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam's capital city. We thoroughly enjoyed our time, however I got very sick the first full day we arrived. I spent about 80% of the trip either in bed, or in the bathroom....not enjoyable. However, what I did get to see, I LOVED!!

Brian and I found a bowling alley at the top of a mall...great fun!

One of the many lush, green parks in the city.

Coffee!!! Vietnam is the world's 2nd largest producer of this addicting drink.

A sweet girl who wanted a picture with the fish she caught: not sure if she eats them or sells them...?

Cockroaches and crickets-fried and yummy! (Some of these were 5 inches long!!)

Pho: Vietnam's most famous dish.

One of many gorgeous buildings in the city.

Overall, minus the being sick part, it was a great trip!! Some major differences we noticed between Cambodia and Vietnam were: the people there were much more happy and friendly, they have people who daily pick up the trash, the roads weren't dusty, there are people whose jobs are actually to care for the city's foliage, there were movie theaters and bowling alleys, the food was cheaper, they had wonderful city parks, there were sidewalks, the Vietnamese were spotted on multiple occasions actually giving money to the beggars, the weather was pleasant, and the country was overall more developed and thriving than Cambodia. Simple things you might think, but not when Cambodia is "home". Look out for a video which will be posted on our time in Vietnam!