Ready to hit the road
masks worn because of the exhaust
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The conquest of Vietnam by France began in 1858 and was completed by 1884. It became part of French Indochina in 1887. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by Communist for... [read more]
The conquest of Vietnam by France began in 1858 and was completed by 1884. It became part of French Indochina in 1887. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by Communist for... [read more] Blog: First Day
Date: March 17th 2008
Well -- it's our first official day in Vietnam.... feels like 16 rolled into one... Airtime from Saturday to Monday amounted to 24 give or take a minute -- and of course we crossed the date line -- so that just meant that Sunday never really came or at least that is how it felt. San Fran to Taipei is a long haul, but nothing like waking up to Spicy Beef noodles in a cup for breakfast at 4am!... ... read more
Date: March 17th 2008
Well -- it's our first official day in Vietnam.... feels like 16 rolled into one... Airtime from Saturday to Monday amounted to 24 give or take a minute -- and of course we crossed the date line -- so that just meant that Sunday never really came or at least that is how it felt. San Fran to Taipei is a long haul, but nothing like waking up to Spicy Beef noodles in a cup for breakfast at 4am!... ... read more
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Family and friends traveling back to Vietnam to dedicate a second school that was built with funds raised by Kids Building Hope. And we're hoping to have some adventure along the way... Blog contributors: Carly Zalenski (14, founder Kids Building Hope); Tracy Hoag (Carly's Aunt); "and company" Fred, Kris, Abby and Jake Zalenski (Carly's family); Will, Helen and David Hoag (Carly's cousins and Uncle)... full info
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