We have arrived in Bangkok, Thailand today. We said goodbye to Hanoi this morning, treated to Beef Pho and Coffee by our host family, Anh and Thong. There is an intensity mixed with a laid back attitude that is uniquely Vietnamese. Our time here has been really special and as usual it is the people who remain primarily in our memories. Anh, her husband Thong and her children Ling and Neo welcomed us with hugs in the lobby our first day, and have had us at their dinner table for the last two weeks. They are kind, smart and generous people and we are lucky to have met them.
The parents of our students (the night toddler class) also wanted to say Thank You and presented us with large black ceramic water buffalo. The gesture was very much appreciated, but it did not fit in our backpacks. Anh now has a new sculpture to place in the garden of her new Kindergarten.
There is a plan to return to Vietnam in March with our friend Shane, explore the South. Anh said she may meet us in Hoi An. It would be great to meet again.
Bochner Family Adventure 