Today was a good day, we managed to find a slightly bigger place that is quite comfortable, the kids still don't have their own beds but they're able to share a queen. It's very nice down here, in a quieter lane way and we are now on the bottom floor, most of the rooms that we looked at were on level 2 or 3. I was now able to do the girly thing and unpack and make this home, I can't tell you how I felt, so happy. Sometimes it's the simple things! The kids like it here too as they have a little more space to move around, we also bought them some toys today, so good to see them play. Alex bought some lego (Vietnamese lego) and Ashah bought a doctor's set, and as we speak she is checking Matt's heart with her stethoscope and now cutting him open and doing an emergency operation...
I'm starting to relax a lot more today, as it did take me a few days to feel ok. It definitely takes time to transition into another culture especially when it's so foreign. Yesterday we were eating at a restaurant and a man comes in and starts giving Matt a massage, right in the middle of lunch, I was on the floor, Matt's not usually into massages, this guy does the chop on his back and neck , then finger massage on the head, cracks his fingers, his back and neck, then to top it off he gets out a tissue and cracks Matt's ears! Poor Matt, we all couldn't help but laugh. This is really beginning to feel like an adventure
Just a note, I thought I'd worked out the whole facebook thing, but....now that we are in a new place I can't seem to use the same tricks, so for all those that use fb, I will let you know when we are on again. If you would like to send a personal message just send it to our email.
Its bene a long day but this made me and Andrea laugh a lot. Miss those kids xx
ReplyDeleteHi guy, it is wonderful to read of you great adventure and you experience in HCMC. We are so glad to read that you have settled and feel at home. the pictures are great, especially seeing the children relaxed and having fun, i guess this takes a lot of pressure off. We like the picture of Ashah hugging the little child, I am sure that they will have these experiences etched in their memory. We are so looking forward to being there with you all. It looks like a very colorful and happening place. We are excited to read about the opportunity you had to pray with people, how WONDERFUL is our GOD.
ReplyDeleteAmazing!!! Great that you have settled within such a short while. And it's not difficult to imagine how much you enjoy being with crowds. I fantasize I would be with you. Vietnam is one of my most favourite country too. Remember to bargin before each deal. It is suggested that you start bargining from 50% off of the original price then negotiate further a bit. That price would be more responsible. Usually, they mark up even higher to westerners, like 2-3 times. So, just be insist and pretend to leave if they can't offer it. It is a bit waste of time but you can save more money. I am a definite follower of your blog. Please keep me (us) update!
ReplyDeletep.s. FYR: In some of rural parts in China, the bargining point is 5% of the said/marked price. hahaaaaa...
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LOVE,
Janice