Thursday, August 7, 2008
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yesterday andrea was in the grocery store looking for a bottle of water. she spotted one from the other side of the store on the top shelf. as she approached she noticed two men, fully grown men, reaching their utmost desperately trying to grab a water. there were only a few bottles left at the back of the shelf, and try as they may, they could not reach. they saw her towering behind and motioned for her to grab a bottle for them. without much effort she reached over them and grabbed a bottle. it was awkward, and she was way taller.
ben and i went to order food at KFC, which I would never eat in the states, but being somewhat familiar we dragged our tired bodies to the restaurant. as is custom here, people just butt in line; waiting is very american. three girls jumped in front of ben and i but didn’t know what they wanted. they just stood there and looked at the menu, chatting away. we were ready however, so we ordered right over their heads. it wasn’t hard, they only came up to our chest.
Ha Long Bay...
Last weekend Ben and I went to Ha Long Bay. The pictures we posted below are a small sampling of the beauty we enjoyed. The constant honking of horns and pollution in Hanoi were not missed as we sat atop a junk and enjoyed the scenery. The weather was rainy and cloudy, which might seem like a bummer considering we were on a boat for two days, but it was really quite nice. The rain here brings the temperature down significantly, which would have otherwise been miserably hot. We went kayaking in the rain, a wonderful experience, because the rain isn’t cold here; it is tropical and cool.
Our meals were set up in a dining room that also served as sleeping quarters for the crew. They were not sheepish to sleep when they were not serving us, and when night came they were comfortable enough to strip down to their boxers and lounge.
The rooms we stayed in were fairly nice. We had a bathroom to ourselves, and fans to keep us cool throughout the night, but things were still a little odd. As often is the case with this country, the bathroom doubles as a shower. There is no partition, and the water runs all over the floor and toilet. Removing the toilet paper is an important thing to remember, as the water from the sink also spills onto the floor.
All in all, it was a beautiful trip. The break from the city was much needed, and the refreshing scenery--limestone rock formations--reminded us, ever so slightly, of home. On the three hour bus ride back we were able to see the numerous rice patties that Vietnam is known for, but sadly, we soon re-entered the city, and the non-stop incessant honking of Hanoi.
4 comments:
i just want to leave a comment on your blog!
yes, it worked!but when it says Steven, it could mean Steph:) we will try to sign our names:)
Ben and Andrea
I am enjoying your blog! My son and daughter in law were in Hanoi just weeks ago. She goes there a few times a year but I guess you'll be moving on soon!
Lisa Horn
Ahhhhh! We got it! We got it!
We miss you two also and will call soon. What times are good for you? Can you email them to us? We will set our little alarms and wake. Pregnant ladies need their sleep.
Thank you for your insightful words and gorgeous photos. Aren't you glad you went with that digital SLR? Yes, yes, yes, you nod in agreement. I am loving traveling along with you both.
I am still working out details on a possible fall trip to Cambodia. I don't think we'll afford a Christmas trip, although I am still looking for the diamond-in-the-rough rate. Spring Break perhaps? I want to meet little Peters. :)
We are well. Andrew is really busy at Valor and is loving it. Students come on Monday. I just wrapped up summer theology classes at CCU and have some potentially exciting things in the pipeline. More on that over skype.
Wish you could be here to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the Democratic Convention. I'm excited, but also sad to hear of rising prostitution numbers and trafficking incidents. Pray, if you will, against this evil shit.
Love you both. Hope you're thriving and growing in your marriage.
Love,
Kiara
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