Have squeezed in a fair bit of sight seeing over my time in Saigon. Went to the Ho Chi Minh City Museum to learn about… Uncle Ho (nice name) who was a Leninist and revolutionary who was Prime Minister and President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. He passed away […]
A full week of teaching finished. By Friday I was bagged. Great students this week. We had fun! They literally threw a party on the Friday with so many local treats to try. My favourite was pieces of ripe mango dipped in a chili lime spice. Yum! Every night I have been eating with […]
Four days into my teaching gig and they haven’t pelted me with rotten fruit yet, so must be going ok. Last week I taught 26 doctors from 2 rural provinces at an Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Hospital. This week I have 30 rehab technicians (assistants) from the same rural provinces and […]
I really like the man that runs the restaurant in this hotel. Something about him – he just looks friendly. I have learned the Vietnamese for thank you (sounds like “cam uh”). I always thank him as I leave, as not many people seem to do that. I feel sheepish […]
Get Ready Get Set Yesterday, I was looking for a spot to have coffee before heading up to the hospital to go over the training materials. Also, wanted to check out a certain store. So, on the way to the store I went by the coffee shop and noticed the […]
Today I was given time to work on my lectures. I was given some feedback at our initial meeting, so had opportunity to make some changes before I start lecturing to my first group of 26 doctors on Thursday. Occupational Therapy is kind of new here and they are training […]
Here was my agenda for today: Buy Deodorant Yup, had a packed day. Can’t believe I forgot my deodorant when coming to a steamy, hot country. And, with no SIM card yet, I had to rely on a paper map for the entire day. I certainly impressed myself – found […]
First flight was really, really long. Think 13 1/2 hours. Luckily I was seated by a nice, small Philippino woman! Even flying in Economy felt like a deluxe experience on this airline. Loved the treat bag and the food was pretty good. They even handed out an instruction card for […]
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