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25th March 2010

great pics and blogging
HI Tracy and family: I am really enjoying your trip via blog once again this year. What fun, sharing your adventures with so many of us. THANKS......

From Blog: Venturing South

25th March 2010

KidsBuildingHope
Tracy Hoag

Hi guys
I have seen pancakes for breakfast -- but I usually eat some kind of egg (hard-boiled). Pho is the normal breakfast food around here -- can't say I've tried it -- but my Dad loves it (it's chicken or beef noodle soup). I tried crispy fried noodles today (they were OK). There were shrimp that were alive with a skewer through them the other night at dinner -- and their eyes were big and black - when I got close to them - they moved... and then I fried them. My favorite thing to do so far has been playing soccer with the kids at the school today. Yes there are animals: cats, dogs, pigs (living on a floating market house), roosters, water buffalos, white ducks, and tongue lungs (little house lizards who eat mosquitoes). My cousin Carly is 16 and her sister Abby is 14. they are a lot of fun. Thanks for writing -- please stay in touch.

From Blog: day 2

25th March 2010

KidsBuildingHope
Tracy Hoag

Hi there
Yes there are many dogs -- they don't appear to be stray. But we saw a couple of stray kittens at our hotel today - 3 to be exact. As far as English goes, our guide speaks English very well -- and everyone else tries to communicate -- they speak English better than i speak Vietnamese for sure.

From Blog: day 2

25th March 2010

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Tracy Hoag

Hi Click!
Thanks for writing. We'll keep sending the pictures -- hope to hear from you again soon. Dumbo

From Blog: day 2

25th March 2010

Lynn Baumoel
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2nd trip looks great
Hey Zalenski's - Glad to see you are safe and sound...looks like you had to work hard to get to your destination. We hope that the dedication of the second school and your return trip to the first school is all that you are hoping for. We are so proud of you and the terrific work that you are doing. No doubt you will bring a lot of joy to those kids. Be safe.

From Blog: day 2

25th March 2010

Ann Drysdale
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Hi Tracy and David! It is so nice to see you and hear from you!!

From Blog: Venturing South

25th March 2010

KidsBuildingHope
Tracy Hoag

Court!
I miss you too! Having a fantastic time but I can't wait to see you guys :) Keep writing, I love hearing from you!

From Blog: day 2

25th March 2010

KidsBuildingHope
Tracy Hoag

CiCILY!
looove hearing from you girl! So sad I didn't get to champ it up with you in ballet yesterday :( bummer! haha and I'm glad you are becoming a good driver ... you can drive me everywhere now :) Anyways, I'm about to head out to dinner so I gotta go! Keep writing :) Love you!

From Blog: day 2

25th March 2010

KidsBuildingHope
Tracy Hoag

I didn't see this one! That's awesome!!! You need to get tickets!

From Blog: Hello Ho Chi Minh City

25th March 2010

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Tracy Hoag

Erin! It's so good to hear from you! We're having an awesome time and I can't wait to see you (: Love you!

From Blog: day 2

24th March 2010

Court.
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CHARWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE lol can you guess who this is lol :) i miss you babe love seeing the pictures wish you were here. but of course you're like a living superfamily all of you saving the world one school at a time. Wea ll miss you so much its not the same without you here :) i hope everythings going well :)

From Blog: day 2

24th March 2010

Talia (Click)
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Hi
Hi! I really enjoy looking at you pictures they are so cool! I hope you guys have fun and safe trip! See You Soon, Click

From Blog: day 2

24th March 2010

Talia (Click)
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Hi
Hi! I really enjoy looking at you pictures they are so cool! I hope you guys have fun and safe trip! See You Soon, Click

From Blog: day 2

24th March 2010

Cicily
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day five!!!
carly! :) i'll be sure to tell everyone hi!!! i'm so proud of you for tapping!!! haha. :) we did our ballet combination yesterday, needless to say i champed it up. and today we learned almost to the end of jazz.. it's crazy hard! i've become a real good driver in the past six days that i've had my license, as you can imagine! oh, and i have soo much to tell you still! i better start writing it all done so i don't forget it! hahah. love you. <3

From Blog: day 2

24th March 2010

christi Blackerby
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Hello!
Hello Zalenskis!!! WOW! Does this bring back some crazy memories! I love reading your stories and you aunt is a hoot! Your pictures are so cool. What a great experience for all of you. More than anything how lucky those kids are to have a new school! What greay work you girls have done!!:) Enjoy and hopefully your finding some descent food to eat! Remember when you get to Beijing go to Steak and Eggs! It will be the BEST thing you have EVER ate! (till at least you hit American soil again)!! We ahead out in the morning for our trip so hopefully I can keep up on your trip. Not sure what kind of service I'll have. But I will try! Safe travels!! Christi PS. Have you seen any of those Visor lady's with the shield and gloves?? If not You will!!

From Blog: day 2

24th March 2010

Erin
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Hey abby, hope your having lots of fun! I can't wait to hear about it when you get back. I miss you lots! And i have alot to talk about with you! Also i have some exciting news about a concert thats coming to Clevland!!! ;) love you girl!

From Blog: day 2

24th March 2010

Savannah
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question
Have you seen any stray dogs there? Do any of the people there speak english?

From Blog: day 2

24th March 2010

Will's Class
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Stuff
We were wondering about the food you are eating. What kinds of breakfast foods are there, are there pancakes? Besides goat what else have you tried new. What is the grossest thing you have eaten so far. Ellie wondered if there were any eyes in the fish again? What has been your favorite thing to do so far? Are there any animals? and finally for today how old are Abby and Carly?? We hope you continue having a safe and happy journey. Mrs. Magee and Will's Class

From Blog: day 2

24th March 2010

Nina
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Glad to hear you made it there safely - too bad about Carly's camera! Can't wait to read about the schools in the next few days!

From Blog: day 2

24th March 2010

maggie
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another world
you are such a great writer!!!! thank you for sharing your travels with us all as it is a one of a kind experience...what an awesome family you have.... all life and love and health and angels with you! mag

From Blog: Hello Ho Chi Minh City

24th March 2010

Mrs. Mastroine
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Yummy:)
Looks like you're really enjoying the _______?? What is that, Jake? I guess it may be better than cafeteria food! Looks like you're having a great time. Jackson is going to state, so we are getting out of school at 12:40 on Friday. The kids are thrilled. What do they do for fun there? Keep in touch :) Mrs. M

From Blog: Heading back to Vietnam

24th March 2010

steve
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I hope your experience at the School is a good as it was 2 years ago!

From Blog: day 2

24th March 2010

Leslie Kraus
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Hello Hoags
Thank you for keeping this blog so that we could read what you are doing and how it is going! The pictures are great! I am teaching my class about Vietnam in 7th grade so I am going to show some of the pictures on my Smartboard also! What a great experience! Andy says hi to Helen and we all hope you have a great and safe trip! - The Kraus Family

From Blog: Hello Ho Chi Minh City

24th March 2010

cicily
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day four!!!
hi carly! :) still haven't missed a day yet! <3 missing you soooo much right now! oh my, i've got so much to fill you in. sleepover as soon as you get back! love you! i hope you're enjoying it!!!

From Blog: day 2

24th March 2010

Kara
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Carly:
girl! i miss you SO much!! i hope you're having a LOT of fun!! we had tons of fun on the retreat but my last one wasn't the same without my carly!!! I can't wait to see/talk to you when you get home! i'm super excited! btw this blog...great idea! love you girl! i miss you like crazy..legit! continue to have an amazing time. :) hugs!

From Blog: Hello Ho Chi Minh City

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