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Sunday, January 4, 2009

here is the jeep ben loves, it is a bit of tank, but that is what we need on those dirt roads, hopefully it stays in one piece.

I created a photo album on facebook for those of you with access, it shows more of our time in cambodia, and where we live. this cute photo makes me miss my shooley, don't you all miss him too? he is so great!!! his posts are a little more eloquent that mine, as my little sister pointed out to me... thanks soph.

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Unknown said...: That is a really cute picture of Ben! I like his hair.; January 5, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Anonymous said...: That's an AWESOME Jeep man!!! Bring it home with you! 4X4 AND diesel!? Ultimate! That would cost a bunch of $$$ here in the States.
P.S. Yeah his hair is pretty good...
Zach; January 6, 2009 at 7:58 PM
Unknown said...: Jeeps are cool!
You should bring it home to Lewis County!
love,
dad; January 7, 2009 at 11:48 PM
Anonymous said...: Hi guys-- anne mclendon here- i am at school subbing for ellen masko through finals and then subbing for alisa wk for 6-10 wks while she has her baby-- i received your christmas card-- how are you guys doing?i am so excited about the baby and am so glad you are near a h ospital now--- all is well here- alijah was accepted to CU and we are all so excited-i can't believe my darling boy is graduating !!!!!! taylor annabel is still a pistol-stays so busy- but so sweet---i travelled quite a bit this fall- to savannah and charleston-chicago to see tina turner concert and then to san antonio,tx before christmas -it was beautiful on the riverwalk-- i felt very decadent with all of that - had never travelled so much in such a short period of time- but, back to grindstone this semester-want to get alijah a computer for college----know you are so excited about darling baby-can't wait to hear all about it-i will be able to write more since cindy can h elp me get on this thing-i seem unable to access it at home- my email is msanneparis@comcast.net----- know i miss you all and think about you - i'd like to send some money when baby comes-how do i do this???do you have a US bank or should i send to your parents?????please let me know- love and miss you-- anne PSgot to teach dep. and indep. clauses the other day-heavenly!!!pss- you know cindy and i want to give you a baby shower when you come home---; January 8, 2009 at 7:59 AM
Unknown said...: I think the Jeep suits you both. Cheers from one Jeep family to another.; January 21, 2009 at 5:36 PM

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adventures in height...

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.

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