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Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Quảng Nam » Tam Ky January 27th 2005

Feeling really hot. Toss and turn. Weird dreams...real weird. Kick my blanket off. Yep, I think every five minutes I've been making comments about how hot it is. I was teaching at the Vocational Training Centre this morning and was just standing up at the board teaching when I feel a bead of sweat forming on my neck...that's how hot it is right now. Thank goodness for the ceiling fan to get the air circulating. We do have air con in our room but I don't think it is quite necessary at the moment although it would be good to put it on to keep the mossies at bay. Anyway, with the heat and extra tossing and turning I'm guessing it has brought on extra weird dreams that I can remember. All I'll say is it ... read more
Bonnie and Vien.

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Quảng Nam » Tam Ky January 26th 2005

Another hot and steamy day in Tam Ky. I was at the Baby Orphanage this morning. The kids have been different the last couple of weeks. A few of them were into the colouring that we brought over for them to work on and then it was just playing around the yard. Nothing too exciting. At one point Hannah took off for a bit to go buy some baby formula with some of the money her and Brit raised before coming to Viet Nam. Okay, I think I can hold down the fort. After a while the kids lost interest with the colouring and slowly left the room. Then I was just playing with about four of them. I sort of felt like a human jungle gym when they all wanted to be carried and the ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Quảng Nam » Tam Ky January 25th 2005

NOT! Monday plans foiled No dancing at the Khach San Why? We do not know. Karaoke fun. I will sing but no mic please! Confirmed..I can't sing Well, our plans for a night out dancing were put out of sorts since there was no Monday night dancing at the Tam Ky Khach San. You mean I put on lipstick and brushed my hair for no reason?? The six of us, our interpreter Phuong, Mr. Lanh (the doctor that works downstairs) and his friend, Mr. Binh (the security guard), Mr. Hoa (our cook) and Mrs. Hanh all went to Karaoke instead. Mr. Hoa was really getting into the singing..could have been influenced by the drinking beforehand! The selection of English music was huge and it took a while to pick a song. I have confirmed two things. ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Quảng Nam » Tam Ky January 24th 2005

Not feeling all that inspired today... Thesaurus needed. Improved Haiku on the way?? No promises though. :) I haven't had a very inspiring day today. We went to the Baby Orphanage this morning and things seemed a little off yet again. Then this week we started the extra session at the Baby Orphanage so I was there again. I really felt like having a nap when I was there! I don't know if it is coincidence or what but we did have another Vietnamese language lesson this afternoon which could help explain some of the lack of motivation. haha Yet again, I wasn't feeling the most motivated so I brought my knitting to class! I know, probably not a good thing but I figured falling asleep in class would be worse! After the afternoon session at ... read more
Hannah playing with the kids in the dirt pile in the corner of the yard.
Some of the older kids posing for a picture.
Feeding time!

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Quảng Nam » Tam Ky January 23rd 2005

I had an exciting weekend here in Tam Ky. Yesterday at Phu Ninh Lake..one of Vietnam's best kept secrets! Then from there it was just a really fun-filled weekend. Let's see, during dinner we watched “50 First Dates” again. Hannah is really getting to know the entire script for this movie! We then headed down to the internet. Not sure where Mr. Binh the security guard was but the gate was locked so we had to jump the fence to get out. Good to know we had been locked up nice and secure. Sarah, Hannah and I just hung outside with the internet boy..I think someone has a crush but I can't say. HAHA Then it was to the corner for Karen to enjoy her beer and for the lot of us to play some cards. ... read more
Mrs. Hanh and Hannah the Giant
Bonnie and Karen having a snack break.
Let the games begin!

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Quảng Nam » Tam Ky January 22nd 2005

Wind blowing through hair Phu Ninh Lake by moto-bike A picnic lunch too! Literally just got back from a day at Phu Ninh Lake with the "girls" (minus Bridget) and Mrs. Hanh and her husband Mr. Nguyen. I had a super fun time. After settling the monies we were off to the internet and here I sit right now..still sitting here..yup, still sitting here. haha Okay, I won't give a blow by blow account from this moment forward. Plus the pressure is on to get this entry into my blog because Hannah just can't wait to see what I have to write! But Hannah doesn't have any email right now and doesn't feel like hanging around any longer so she will check in later. Phew! A little less pressure! LOL Our adventures to Phu Ninh Lake ... read more
On the docks.
Karen and Mrs. Hanh.
Passing on the right...

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Quảng Nam » Tam Ky January 21st 2005

Email pal for my Best Friend. Criteria to meet: * Daily email correspondence. Does not need to be long winded. Point form ideal. * Must be able to write about a variety of scatological topics. Top topics would be Travel and shopping finds/bargains. * Computer with internet connection. * Good sense of humour. * If you're a single male..even better! * If you have a toll free number this may lead to phone correspondence. LOL Inquire within. I was thinking that when I leave Tam Ky I will not likely be going onto the internet on a daily basis, so I thought I should post the above "wanted ad" so that Anita is not left with an empty mailbox. Gosh, I’m so thoughtful! :) On that note... Only one week left. Will be sad to say ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Quảng Nam » Tam Ky January 20th 2005

Hey, hey! Not much has happened in the last 18 hours. But you know me, I will write about anything. :) Well, last night I was a little too late getting back to the house because the gate was locked! DOH! No worries though because I've had previous experience before climbing over the wall and it is not too high. Just as I was about to jump down, Mr. Binh, the security guard shows up at his door. He starts laughing at me..where were you 30 seconds earlier?? Too funny. I had my first class this morning at the Vocational Training Centre. We did our review of opposites which went over well. There are some students that really know their stuff and then others that are less confident. This means the ones that know their stuff ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Quảng Nam » Tam Ky January 19th 2005

Internet has really been acting up today. It is oh so frustrating when you see that you have new messages but then are unable to access them. It's like the internet is playing games me..such a tease! haha I can't believe that is it mid-week already. Monday was a lethargic one for me. I think it all started with that Vietnamese language lesson. You know, the one where I was beginning to wonder if I have attention deficit disorder (BTW, I think I have confirmed that after today's lesson!) I really would like to learn more Vietnamese but am seriously lacking in motivation at the moment. Anyway, my lethargic day just went downhill from that language lesson. We were all going to go to Khach San (hotel) to dance but nobody was really that keen since ... read more
Tra checking for bellybutton lint??

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Quảng Nam » Tam Ky January 17th 2005

Even with the less than stellar bathroom without hot water, it was nice to be back in Tam Ky after a wonderful weekend in Hoi An. Being in Tam Ky has really shed light on what it is like living day-to-day in Vietnam. It was kind of weird being in touristy Hoi An this weekend and you know what? I don't really like the tourists! LOL But I still enjoyed myself and I’m not just talking about the shopping! Oh where to start since I haven't written in a few days now! So much to tell! I guess my last real entry was back on Thursday. Let's see..the afternoon class at the Vocational Training Centre was pretty much the same as the morning class except fewer students which is nicer. I had walked to class since ... read more




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