Last week was a school break week for SSIS. Tim and Lisa had a "stay-cation". One of the highlights was a Vietnamese cultural show called the AO Show. It is a wonderful acrobatic display using baskets and large bamboo sticks. The show tells the story of the Vietnamese people's daily lives in the country, working on farms, and in the cities, living in close proximity to millions of other people. Truly an amazing show and an unforgettable experience at the Saigon Opera House!
Another unique local experience was a visit to an orphanage outside the city where children living with the effects of Agent Orange are cared for by a team of Catholic nuns. These children are third generation victims of the American War.
A trip to the Saigon Post Office was another fun and functional activity. It costs about $1 to send a card to Canada and takes about a month to get there.
During the break Simon went to Doha to visit friends. He was busy there being a tourist, eating with friends, attending a day of classes at his old school, practicing with the QF Basketball team, and catching up with Ana and her family.
Another unique local experience was a visit to an orphanage outside the city where children living with the effects of Agent Orange are cared for by a team of Catholic nuns. These children are third generation victims of the American War.
