well we have been in Hanoi for a week now. Sadie has adjusted wonderfully to all of us and is quite a little mess. She likes to eat, alot. We had our first interview at the embassy on Thursday and all went fine. lasted all of 5 minutes and we talked more about comparing Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh than anything else. The gentleman who interviewed us was very nice and no problems. We also applied for her passport and had her physical done for her visa. Looks like next Wednesday we pick up the passport and physical paperwork and hopefully have interview 2 weds. or Thursday to go home. Keep you fingers crossed.
About Hanoi, be adventurous and it is great. We found a citi mart at Vin Com towers with everything you need. diapers formula wipes. an entire wall, they had pampers huggies and other brands and wipes aplenty. formula of every type and if you need cereal or that stuff all of that is readily available in Hanoi as well. we over packed for sure as you can get pretty much anything you need if you just get out a little.
A lot of shopping has happened. It feels like we have purchased several thousand dollars of stuff and have only spent about 200$ This includes all kins of silk items robes purses etc. get out and explore the old city and the deals are great.
Visited the Temple of Literature yesterday. Words cannot describe it, it is an amazing place. Just go if you are in Hanoi. Finally we had a traditional 10 course Vietnamese meal last night. Oh my god it was amazing. Had soup then a prawn and pork salad then grilled shrimp etc etc etc. Amazing and all for just 13$ a person drinks included.
Ok more later all is well great city, only think getting old is living in a suitcase, get past that and you will love this place.
2 comments:
What a great update! Love the name Sadie I can't wait to see her pictures when you return stateside!
Sounds amazing! I am so glad everything is going well!
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