We’re enjoying the long “summer” break. Went back to Mui Ne–the closest we can get to the cabin, though everyone I explain this to (the beach reminds you of the mountains?) doesn’t get it. Something to do with candy necklaces, I think.
We’re in Tet-crazed Saigon today and looking forward to leaving it. So much chaos. Imagine Times Square on Christmas Eve through the eyes of someone unfamiliar with nativity scenes and santas. Still, I’m glad to see them so happy.
Tomorrow we’re making the 12-hour bus ride to Siem Reap. We’re staying at the Lotus Lodge (www.lotuslodgecambodia.com), which is owned by a very nice Dutch man and his Cambodian wife–I think that’s the story. He’s been very helpful already, and I think we’ll have a wonderful time. Joel and I have been saying that we’ve “wanted to see Angkor Wat our whole lives,” which isn’t quite true, since we’d barely heard of it a few years ago. Having seen the pictures, though, we’re eager!
We’ll stay in Siem Reap for at least six days before heading back down to Phnom Penh, where we’ll probably stay a night or so. After that, we’ll either hit the south coast beaches or go down the Mekong back to Vietnam to finally see the famed Delta that’s been two hours away for eight months. No matter what, we will post something here before Saturday, February 7.
By the way, I’ve been a bad blogger lately and didn’t notice that there were–not kidding–”94 comments awaiting approval.” Between the Viagra offers and mystery messages, there were a handful from family. Sorry to take so long to notice! One I particularly enjoyed was news from my Aunt Michele: My talented cousin Ella performed in “A Christmas Carol” at S.F.’s A.C.T. last month! Congratulations, Ella!
We miss you all and will post exciting photos soon. You’ve probably seen enough of Mui Ne.
Have a great summer vacation–wait, that’s me…
Love, H (& J)
