On Friday we are taking a train to Sapa, which in near the Chinese border in the mountains. Several ethnic groups live there. We figured that since we have to stay for another 9 days, we might as well make the best of it. All the other families will be traveling with us also.
Then tomorrow we are going to visit Hoa Lu, the former capital of Vietnam. And we will also do a boat trip down the Hoang Long River. We will ride in a small row boat and visit several temples in the countryside.
Liam is doing well, although he continues to become a little more difficult since we arrived in Hanoi. I am not sure if this is true, but it seems like he has realized that he is not going back to the only home he has ever known. Don't get me wrong, he is fine...but he seems to be a little less happy with us than before. I am sure he will come around...
He is feeling a better, but has a runny nose. His little cheeks are really chapped right now. We are learning that the asian skin is different than ours and dries out easily. There are so many differences between us that I never realized before. We love him so much. He can brighten the room with his smile...when he smiles big, both of his eyes close.
Vietnam is also so different than the States. It has been an eye opening experience. We never realized how blessed we are to live in America. Prostitution is pretty pervasive here. Last night the husbands took our Lawyer out, and while on our way home around 10:30 PM we were ambushed by 4 prostitutes. They were very agressive with their flirting and didn't want to take no for an answer. This also happened in Saigon while we were there. I think they target foreingers because they think we are rich. They left Thomas (our Lawyer) alone. Other than that, the people here are very friendly and hard working.
Yesterday I took a motor scooter taxi to the airline to change my flight. It was very scary...the driving here is insane. But it was cheap and cool experience.
Tonight we are headed to the water puppet show. I am not exactly sure what it is, but the one here in Hanoi is world renound. I will tell you more about it tomorrow and post some pictures!
Thanks so much for those of you that are leaving comments...they are really encouraging. We love hearing from you!
7 comments:
hey
cant wait to see you guys. we miss you and are sorry we wont see you for another week. enjoy your time and if you need anything let us know. love you guys
love,
tim and christian
Craig and Chaunta, it has been a blessing to read your updates and see your pics each day. We continue to pray for everyone on the trip. Praying the extra week there will be a blessing in disguise. My wife, Amber and sister Susan are on the trip with you. God Bless and Go CARDINALS! John, Jake, and Jess
Hey guys! Sounds like you are going to have a great time sight seeing the next few days! Wish I were there with ya's! Anyways, love you guys and am keeping you in prayers and thoughts! Pick me up a few postcards from all these cool places you are seeing. Thanks!
Hi guys,
Those houses look so sad from your hotel view.
Aiden is doing very well today, he is currently walking around well running singing something I can't understand.
Aww he just shared the Nemo phone (that he is in love with)with Amara! That was really sweet.
Keep sending those pictures, we love seeing them.
Oh my - 9 more days. What an exciting experience, but how homesick you must be for Aiden and how excited you must be to unite your family of four. I love reading your journal and seeing the pictures - although I have to say the poverty that is very evident in the latest pictures are heartbreaking. And stay far away from those 'friendly' ladies of the night!!! I'm going to miss going to this website after you get back home - but then maybe you should continue it for a while...it would be fun to see pictures of the first meeting between the little guys and Liam's progression - all his firsts in America. Love you - miss you and in a way a bit envious of this wonderful adventure (but like being safe here). YOU be safe especially now...not sure about being near the Chinese borders. Sounds scary to me. Take care and I've just said a prayer for you. Love Diana
WOW! What a trip - thanks for sharing it us! We look for your new post & pictures everyday. We can't wait to see you all together as a family of FOUR!
Jane, Jared (& the invisible Jay)
We have been keeping up with your adventures and telling everyone how gorgeous Liam is! We couldn't be happier for your family and we can not wait for Karsen to be able to play with your boys! Love you guys, keep your spirits up - if you can survive the NICU I KNOW you guys can make the best of this - Miss ya! Love Mikah, Craig and Karsen Salonies
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