More teaching all day, it was much less humid and hot and that was a real blessing. The students we have taught last week seem to enjoy having us return to their classes. I also joined a 4th year class: one their presentations was a proposal to bring a McDonalds franchise to Vietnam! Boy, were they ever disappointed when I told them I didn't really like McDs. Of the over 30 kids in the 4th year class, only 3 of them know what they would like to do when they graduate, not unlike our American college students. When I asked if they would like to return to living with their parents, there was definitely a negative reaction to that. Todays questions from the students included what did I think of the midterm elections? Healthcare reform? Why did I come to Vietnam?
At lunch I had a break and took another walk in "college town", this time in the other direction and soon came upon the National Childrens hospital. I had no idea it was so close, we are hoping to have a tour there later in the week if we can work it out.
After another lovely dinner with our team, Phil & I strolled around Hoan Kiem Lake again. With the actual BIG day of the 1000th Anniversary celebration approaching, they have now closed the roads around the lake to cars and motorbikes. the streets are filled with people strolling and enjoying the lights and sounds of all the celebration activities. It is quite a sight to behold. Unfortunately along with all the people comes an incredible amount of pollution. By the time we returned to the hotel our eyes and lungs were burning. It is amazing to see how happy all of the Vietnamese are to be joining in this holiday. The lights and music are spectacular.
Barbara
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