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July 4th 2014

Published: July 4th 2014

We've been trying to upload this Vietnam wrap-up post for weeks but it's been hard to come up with a cohesive narrative about the past four months. Two days before our scheduled flight to the Philippines we received an email from Vietnam Airlines informing us that the leg from Đà Nẵng to Saigon (HCMC) had been pushed by over an hour, which would make it impossible for us to make the connection... Read Full Entry

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Roberta Cenedese

Matt and Roberta

Matt and I met while we were both traveling in Puerto Rico in 1998. He worked on a research site in El Yunque Rainforest on the main island and I worked as a divemaster on Vieques. After 10 years living a settled existence in Vancouver, Canada, we felt a real need to get back to traveling. So we sold our house, put our stuff in storage and set off in search of great places to freedive and new adventures. Right now plans are to explore SE Asia until we feel the call to move on...... full info

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4th July 2014

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Reveling in the present
Loved that you two stayed in Hoi An long enough to meet neighbors, make friends, and see a rice cycle. So wise too, to try to understand and adopt a rather Buddhist, accepting attitude toward things that are so different--those crazy (or at least different from our) roads, creepy crawlies and weird (for us) foods and dog eating. And oh, to have that mellow, Vietnamese driving approach to life--what a gift!

7th July 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Farewell but never goodbye
Some times you need to slow it down and stay for a while. Acceptance is important.

7th July 2014

Kristin
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Tall man in a little chair!
Matt, you look like your sitting at a table and chairs from McKenna's kindergarten class! It makes you look like a giant!

8th July 2014

Matt and Roberta
Roberta Cenedese

Hilarious
Kristin, all the outdoor restaurants and cafes use these little red chairs and tables and everytime Matt sat down it cracked me up. I finally had to take a photo. It's funny after all these months in SE Asia we are used to looking at Asians so whenever we see a tourist we're both "He's so big! Look at the size of him!"

7th July 2014

Kristin
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So Long Vietnam
Sounds like a wonderful country to visit! Can't wait to hear about your next adventure in the Philippines. Love you and miss you guys!

8th July 2014

Joe Steyn
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Hope to see you soon
What a lovely blog - we almost feel sad for you to leave Vietnam and Sri Lanka - you brought it to life for us. I can't wait to spend some time there in the future. Enjoy your month of free diving and safe travels back home. Joe

8th July 2014

Matt and Roberta
Roberta Cenedese

Looking forward to green water
Hi Joe! Thanks for the lovely comment. We look forward to seeing you all and hearing about the Bay!! I wish we could be there to cheer you guys on but we'll raise a glass of beer to you on the day instead.

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