Greenhouses? These vegetables were being grown under a net. I suppose this is to control insects and maybe reduce the sunlight. I don't see many greenhouses in Vietnam.
How far are the vegetables shipped? This was in the suburbs of HCMC. So, they could be shipped a few feet or several miles. Lots of women load bicycles with vegetables and haul them to market. Of course, all forms of transportation are used.
A friend In-Deed These are the special connections that help make the world a lot smaller. Glad you are having such a great visit. Looking forward to ours next year even more now.
Looks Like A Fun Wedding Hi Kent, the people over there really know how to put on a wedding. No one seems to be shy about performing either. I am surprised that wedding gowns are not a traditional cultural design. But young women all over the world know how to dress. It also appears you never have a dull moment. Curiousm, how far are these vegetables shipped to market? Are the majority of the vegetables grown in greenhouses? Be safe and hope to hear from you soon...Donna P.
I love this story Trang looks so beautiful and happy...you are a super great human. Good to have you back blogging again Kent especially as I can picture where you are right now. Much Love X
Uncle Kent, if you wanna discover the mountainous areas in northern Vietnam, I'll guide you. I know the areas very clearly. Unfinished stone roads. Great green jungles. Tiny stilt houses on the hills. Colorful costumes. And young people living with HIV/AIDS (!) - it's touching but true about the northwest Vietnam.
boat trip photos Loved the photos and stories. What gorgeous colors! The old man was a hoot, too. I must have been gone from Rotary when you said you were taking another trip?! Looks like you are having a wonderful time and that you have your agenda scheduled for October! Hope we see you back soon?!
I'm glad for Trang!! I'm glad that Trang got married at Kansas. This shows she worries about you and that's something you shoukd be really proud of. Your experiences with Trang will remain in your mind for a long time and I know she feels the same.
Let me know how your life is going
Love,
Edgar
P.S. I read your mail. I'll try to write by Hotmailn as soon as possible!
Milo Harvest Very interesting. Machinery has changed since I was last in a harvest field back in the 1940s ans 50s. I thought it was interesting about how the Vietnamese use the roads to dry their rice.
Ray
harvest It seems that Trang and her husband had such a great time right there . I never had the chance to see a Harvest becuase it was winter , Do you remember? Anyways I think I had such a great time at Kansas. Here in David I guess we should have those machines, but I'm kind of curious because I live in what I can call the Country side ; However I haven't seen one of those before. Well that's all for now... take care.
Edgar
Phu Quoc and Con Dao Kent, when you come through Quang Tri Province on the HCM highway take a break and let our staff give you an update about Project RENEW's activities. I visited Con Dao for the second time in about 10 years earlier this year, and it's still a beautiful place, not yet spoiled (and hopefully it will remain so). Phu Quoc I visited many years ago, when the plane still had to circle the runway three times to scare the cows away before landing. Now everyone says with the resorts and golf courses it's becoming another Phuket. I hope not.
Good for you!!! It's so nice to see you're fine and that you keep your mind busy. Thank you for always taking me in consideration for all your trips . Be sure I'll always see what you're doing and the places you visit as well. See you dad
Edgar
Kent Business School Kent,
In response to your question, Kent College (they changed their name) is an Australian business school. The reason I know that is because I taught at their former campus in District 1 for a year. It's a great school. The students, faculty and support staff were wonderful then and are now. I can say that because I know one of their current Vietnamese instructors.
It was good having coffee with you at Cafe Vuon Xua. Welcome Back!
Your okay, Sept 30th is not finished Anita, Grandma is going to be 104 soon. Chuck is planning a big celebration there with his latest delegation. I will have a blog entry soon on my activities. Thanks for writing.
latest entry? Hi Kent. I am trying to find your entry of Sept. 30 '09 as that is your "latest entry." Are you in Vietnam? Tell me what I am doing wrong in reading your blog....thanks, Anita
Mr LaSalle The dead can not defend themselves. I will not use this site to start disputes and will not approach this subject again after writing the following comment.
My husband and I have known Mr. LaSalle for years. He stayed with us in Europe and also in Florida.We had many conversations especially about his family. He never got over the tragedy that took place on Springfield Plantation. Mr. LaSalle tried to get the gun away from his son when it went off. He loved his son deeply.
I am hoping that Springfield Plantation will open again for the public and Mr. LaSalle's efforts were not in vain.
worked in Dak To and Kontum i would verymuch like to learn the location of some of Muc Su Pham Dinh Tho's family. i plan to visit Viet Nam this Christmas and would like to visit with at least one of the family. Pastor Tho helped me learn Vietnamese and was a close friend and Christian brother from 1969 to 1972 when the North over ran the South Vietnamese forces in one night. Upon return to Viet Nam, in 1975 i learned that Pastor Tho had went to be with his Savior the year before in occupied Dak To. i would be very much grateful for any information you could give me Stanley and Laura. Your Christian friend of yesteryear, Ron Ackerman. Phone number 1309-212-0199
Will this be open at any time for tours A friend of mine has been trying to contact the owners of Springfield to see if it is open for tours now or if it will be in the future.
Thank you
Authur La Salle Touched Many Lives In the late 70s one of my close friends and I had made the round of antebellum homes in Natchez, as we were fond of doing, and were on our way back to Jackson. We saw the sign for Springfield Plantation and, though it was getting late in the day, decided to check it out. We were not disappointed. The house exudes history - almost like a living thing. Mr. La Salle was very kind to the two of us and answered our many questions about the interiors, furniture and other antiques, beautiful crown molding and a staircase that was no longer there that once led up to the area of the house where Andrew Jackson and his Rachel honeymooned in August 1791. He was very knowledgeable about history in general. We sat in rocking chairs on the upper veranda and watched as the sun began to set, completely absorbed in his stories. My friend and I were sad to leave, and still think about that day with Mr. La Salle. I hope he rests in peace, though I suspect he returns every now and then just to keep an eye on things. I've heard that the new owners are planning to reopen Springfield and would appreciate any information they may care to share with us. I work for the state tourism office and would like to include historic Springfield in our promotional material and website, www.VisitMississippi.org
Reopening of Springfield My husband and I road to Springfield on Monday, August 3rd, 2009 . We spoke with the workmen and they said it would be another three months before the tours would begin again. DJ
This is my 12 visit to Vietnam
My current mission in Vietnam is going to the home villages of all my neices and nephews that have helped me in Vietnam
In 2005 I biked from Hanoi to Saigon. Probably the greatest trip I ever experienced.
I look forward to returning to Vietnam and enjoying the people and land of Vietnam.
I will be staying with my former Rotary Exchange Student Trang and her husband Huan and daughter Sarah.
I keep a bike at Trang's house and will be biking around Saigon on short trips.
The cover photo is me biking the Red River Islands near Hanoi.... full info
Governor
Kent D. Converse
Greenhouses?
These vegetables were being grown under a net. I suppose this is to control insects and maybe reduce the sunlight. I don't see many greenhouses in Vietnam.