Safe and Sound...for now.

I have now been in Vietnam a little less than 24 hours and have already passed judgement. Those of you who know me, know that it actually took me only like 5 seconds before I started passing judgement. But it's alright. The judgement has been positive so far.

Unfortunately, at this point, I have no photos. Many restaurants do not allow photography and a lot of times, I am too busy making sure I am not being hit by a motorbike, car, taxi or whatever to be taking pictures. Don't worry that will change soon I am sure.

Let's start with memorable judgements in order of when I first had them.

Korean Air - These people know what they are doing. They gave me slippers on my 12 hour flight. Isn't that awesome. And I was traveling in economy. Must be a good airline.

Korean Babies - If I ever have children, they will be adopted Korean babies. They are soo cute.

Dust Baskets - The Ho Chi Minh International Airport translated waste basket as dust basket. For example, "Please deposit sanitary napkins in the dust basket." I thought that was an odd translation.

Taxi Cabs - They are lethal anywhere.

Masks - Everyone here wears masks. Especially when they are driving their motorbikes. Apparently, they are used to protect from pollution, which is good. I got a lot of boogies from not wearing them and riding in the taxi with the window open. But they are also used to help the women stay pale. They also wear gloves and socks and sweatshirts. Today is like 5,000 degrees and I am wearing a cotton sun dress that is basically like wearing nothing, have put deodorant on like 4 times, and they are walking around fully clothed to stay pale. So unlike America.  But I guess that is why I came here.

That is all for now folks. Next time, I hope to have pictures.
-Alissa