This morning we met the van driver and our tour guide Khoa for the short drive to the site of the Cu Chi tunnels. After an “interesting” 10 minute black and white video we explored the area that has been preserved since the war. Not only did they have a couple of marked sites where B-52 bombs landed, but they had demonstrations of several varieties of booby traps used by the Guerilla fighters from the North. The tunnel system for which this area is known was unbelievable. It was complete with cooking areas, dining rooms, and meeting rooms. If you’ll notice in the pictures, there are certain “hidden entrances” to the tunnels that are only for those with skinny bellies! Adam and I crawled through approximately 30 meters of tunnels before we came up for air. He could have gone on further, but I’m not sure my frame would have made it through another set of tunnelsJ!
Later on in the afternoon (after naps for mom and baby), we ventured over to the market for some shopping. It is a wild and crazy scene, booths everywhere, people calling to you to look in their little store/area, asking “what you like?”…“you want t-shirt?”…“you like short?”…”clothes for baby?” After awhile it can get a bit irksome, but the negotiating is oh so fun! We were able to find/buy most everything we were looking for.
We’ll settle into
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I love your blog. It is so exciting and encouraging to see people in process. We are waiting for our referral....
Jena
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Wow! I think I'll jump in the tub if it is that much fun. Sarah, give up the swimsuit modeling and go for selling tubs. You have the energy and make it look oh so fun! What a neat video to share. Thanks.
Glad that you didn't get stuck in those air-holes in the tunnel system. Looked like a tight fit even for the smallest.
We are all hoping and praying that the exit interviews go as scheduled and not delayed. Would all of you be delayed or just some? Hoping you can let us know at the earliest should you be delayed so we can rework getting away to be there to greet you....we will be there regardless but know not everyone could.
Shopping sounds like an adventure. I can only take so much of the "come look," "you want?" "I have best price," "how much you pay?" Finding treasures is fun even if among the junk.
Will be interesting to see if you notice much cultural change when you go to Hanoi vs. Saigon. Take lots of photos at the floating city.
Heather, Tamie L. was so excited for you and says hello.
Counting the days until you get back, but I can't count too high...I stop at seven! Love to all, MOM
How cute is that!? :) Thanks for the great video.
I agree with Grandma Barbara...counting past seven is no fun. We'll be praying for you & your trip to Hanoi.
Glad you're getting to do so much cool stuff with your time while you're over there! Looking forward to hearing all the stories when you get home.
Love,
Jenette & Paul
Sounds like the 3 of you are doing great.
The video in the bath is great ... just wait until she does that to her lunch one day and you have to clean it up!
Thanks for the birthday message. Another year older ... but I don't feel any wiser!
Travel safe.
Michael & Heather,
Sarah is a beautiful girl. Seeing the family that God has brought together over this many miles is testimony to His power and love. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness with Sarah.
Gary & Jimmie
Sarah, What a sweetie you are -- it was great watching you have so much fun in the bath tub -- thanks Mom and Dad for the vedio. You and Lauren will make a great team playing and splashing in the water -- can't wait to see you together. We are counting the days until you arrive in Oklahoma.
Heather and Michael, thanks again for the description of your activities as well as the photos -- both are great. The tunnels sound quite interesting to see and maybe a bit challenging to get through.
Hope you have a great time in Hanoi -- enjoy the sights it sounds fantastic. However, tell them we want them to expedite your interviews so you can come home. Love to All
Hi Heather and Michael,
Barbara had given me your blog info. a few weeks ago and just wanted to let you know how much I look forward to checking your website each day.
I am so happy for the three of you. What a beautiful daughter you have.
My husband's sister has 1 year old twins and we are truly blessed to have them in our lives. We are enjoying all the time we spend with them and seeing them learn new things as they grow. It seems like each week is a new adventure as you have already experienced.
I keep you all in my daily prayers that everything continues to work out so well.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful experience with us all.
My parents say hello and are looking forward to seeing you all.
God Bless,
Tracey Baca (Rombach)
Hope your travels are well.
Rosie got I think stung by an insect in her ear and is in some discomfort. Don't worry Doc Grogan is on call and recommended some benadryl.
Anytime OSU gets a shoutout from Chris Fowler's weekly column it has to be posted. I thought you would enjoy:
"Least meaningful streak: Oklahoma State has won 13 straight regular-season nonconference games. Awesome, right? Why here: The Cowboys beat only one team from a BCS conference (UCLA) in a stretch going back to 2002. The streak excludes bowl losses to Ole Miss and Ohio State. Other opponents making up the streak: I-AA Missouri State (twice), Florida Atlantic, SMU (three times), Arkansas State (twice), I-AA Montana State, Wyoming, Tulsa and Louisiana-Lafayette. This week, the 2-0 Pokes go for No. 14 in another clash with … Florida Atlantic. For good measure, FAU is right back on the slate next year."
See next week!
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