After breakfast this morning we packed up and moved less than a mile to a different hotel in the Old Quarter of town near the lake. Everyone in the group really likes our new digs, especially the price. We have bigger rooms and smack dab in the middle of all of the shops, so we are right at home. Our new hotel has internet connection in the rooms, except something is wrong with our connection and they are going to fix it tomorrow. So...I am in a "internet cafe" surrounded by thirteen and fourteen year olds playing video games and chatting away on IM. Ah...to be young again!
Sarah is still working through her congestion/sickness. We've had a few of those "I don't know what to do, do you know what to do?" moments with her illness. Lot's of fluids and rest! I can only imagine how horrible she must feel, though surpisingly her spirits are still quite peppy and playful. We laid low today, resting and checking out the local scene around our hotel. You could say we're "settling in" for the duration of the trip. But not without a few excursions, of course... :-)
We've scheduled a day trip for tomorrow to Hoa Lu to visit temples of Dinh King and Le King, built on the site of Vietnam's capital citadel in 10th century. We will also see Tam Coc area, also called "Dry - Halong bay." We will rest Thursday and then on Friday night we are taking the overnight train to Sapa in the Northwest highlands. We will spend Saturday and Sunday in Sapa and surrounding villages before boarding the train home Sunday evening arriving Monday morning. We will have a guide once we arrive for the weekend. Everyone is really excited about our little adventure and it is very reasonably priced.
That's about all for now...so long from Hanoi!
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Mike & Heather,
What a joy it is to share in your travels & more importantly your journey! We celebrate with you!! Sarah sure is beautiful and I can see the joy in all your faces! We hope to meet her some day. We will be praying for you as you finalize everything there & for your trip home. Blessings, Jason & Jill Thomley
Hoping that Sarah is resting well and beginning to feel lots better. She's in great hands with you taking care, having experts to consult with, and lots of prayers.
You'll need to compile a tour guide for Americans visiting Vietnam. I think you could sell a few but not if you keep giving all the free info on the blog!
Tell Natasha that some of their VN photos are posted in the teacher's lounge at Liberty. I also had printed one off and left it. They loved her and are following their journey.
All is well. I emailed everyone on your email list to let any not looking at the blog know you are delayed. Didn't want a mob going to airport and being disappointed.
Enjoy the cultural sites, shopping and then the train trip. You will have just about traveled one end to another. Just missed the delta area.
Still cool here and gas prices are still falling.
Hugs and kisses, MOM
Just Aunt Janey again wishing you three the best . Heather if Sarah is stell congested alot run some hot water in the bathroon and let the room steam up..use it as a vaporizer for her.. just some old motherly advice hahah Your doing a great job !!!!! Love ya Janey
Heather, Michael, and Sarah, Your new "digs" sound quite nice. Glad you were able to move.
Sorry to hear Sarah is still not feeling well -- lets hope it clears up soon. These are some of the challenging times for parents -- and you all are doing great.
Vietnam soundslike a very interesting country to visit -- will have to put it on our list.
Lots of Love
Michael, Heather and Sarah,
It's great that you are all able to visit so much of Sarah;s home land before you head home and start your new life together. If we could all take the time to explore our home land and culture we would all appreciate it so much more and take more pride in our country. There is something over there that God wanted you three to experence before heading home I hope you find it. We are looking forward to see you three next week.
Love mom and dad (grandpa & grandma)
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