Published: December 3rd 2011November 26th 2011
Every good photo needs a majestic mountain in the background...
I'm downslope, looking for parts to flag on the surface.
Our site was on the side of a small mountain, and we had a relatively short hike through a village to reach it. Due to regulations of the organization I'm employed with, I can't post certain photos, so the only photos I can show you are posted here. We ended up closing our site a few days early, and got to spend them in Hanoi which was super nice. We had Thanksgiving there, and they arranged for more traditional items to be served, and it was actually pretty good!
More posts to come, as I am on my way out of Bangkok in the morning to head back to Hawaii early tomorrow morning.
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What am I doing here?
According to their caption, I'm clearing brush from a unit - but I think it's more like interpretative dance moves.
Silkworm day
The Vietnamese officials had silkworms for lunch that day, so we tried them. I would not recommend them...
View towards our site
This was taken on our way out one day in the van ride home. It's hard to see, but it's about half way up the mountain on the left in the back of the photo.
Screens
One of our local workers screening away! My attempt at being fancy at photographing.
Locals
She liked my hair a lot!
Hike up
Stairs from the screens to the excavation area.
Mama pig
They had a pig pen near the lunch house!
Cutest dog!
There were cute dogs everywhere, but this is the one I could actually get a photo of.
Kids
There were lots of local kids in the village we walked through, and they were usually super excited to say hello to us. These little guys are playing with their tire and stick, one of the only toys I saw them with.
Shaka
A few members on our team taught the kids the Hawaiian Shaka.
Our caravans
Where we would get dropped off/picked up for work. And the kids that would wait for us when we left for the day, in hopes of some treats.
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Great Pictures
Jenny, great pictures. The pictures of the children are adorable.
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