Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
Hello from Hanoi!
Xian Ciao from Hanoi! We left the Mekong Delta today at sunrise, drove to Can Tho, and then flew to Hanoi. We landed at lunchtime and have been exhilarated with the sights, sounds and smells of the north ever since. Our hotel is located in the heart of the Old French Quarter adjacent to Hoan Kiem Lake. It is a… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,Live Learn Travel,Student travelers,Teacher Highlights,Vietnam Student Trips
Sunday, March 27th, 2011
Santa Barbara Spring Trip Vietnam in Saigon
It's hard to believe we arrived only yesterday. After landing in Ho Chi Minh City, we went straight to a T-shirt manufacturing factory and observed how people work in the garment industry. Thereafter, we enjoyed a delicious traditional lunch of spring rolls, vegetables, garlic-pepper fish and fresh fruit. Upon checking into our hotel, a refreshing shower energized us for our… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,Live Learn Travel,Student travelers,Teacher Highlights,Vietnam Student Trips
Tuesday, March 22th, 2011
Last Day in Vietnam for Emma Willard Students
Another great day yesterday. We saw the body of Ho Chi Minh and learned more about his philosophy that he wants the government to be close to the ordinary people, how he lived in such simple quarters to make that point, and how the country evolved from independence from the French. Our girls ask such great questions that integrate their… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,Live Learn Travel,Student travelers,Teacher Highlights,Vietnam Student Trips
Tuesday, March 22th, 2011
Emma Willard Girls Spend Last Days in Hanoi
Our days in Hanoi have been wonderful. The weather is cooler and cloudier than in the south (typical weather). We have toured the city, spent time listening to our guide talk about the culture and history, visited religious and political sights, eaten yummy dim sum and spring rolls of all kinds. Last night they let off steam in a private… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,Live Learn Travel,Student travelers,Teacher Highlights,Vietnam Student Trips
Tuesday, March 22th, 2011
Emma Willard Girls Arrive in Hanoi
The Mekong Delta has been a real adventure. We did so much while we were there, from listening to typical music, to biking around an island, rode in sampans with little cone hats, hiked, and helped cook food in the kitchen. We loved our hosts, our beds with mosquito netting above and the basic bathrooms. Most of all, we loved… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,Global Education,Student travelers,Teacher Highlights,Vietnam Student Trips