HCMC began to gradually slow down to a standstill for the lunar new year (Tet holiday!) which of course is a Budhist holiday and the time when everyone returns to their hometown to spend time with their family. Most people in HCMC are from another smaller town or village, travelling to the big city of Saigon in search of fame, fortune or simply a better education. Out of the 8 million people who are resident in HCMC, during Tet, about 3 million returned home to play cards, eat watermelon seeds (my new addicition!) and chill out at home, welcoming any guests to your house. Of course this meant that all English schools were closed and even the week leading up to Tet week my student numbers were dwindling. Weeks prior to the holiday I had planned
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