Monday, February 20th, 2012
Ho Chi Minh and Other Reflections from Francis Parker Students
Francis Parker School - South to North - Day SevenHello Everybody!Our first full day in Hanoi was very active. We awoke to overcast skies, a slight mist, and a welcoming buffet. After eating we walked to the Hoan Kiem Lake at the center of Hanoi to visit Turtle Tower. Once there we learned about a 169 kg turtle living at… [Read Full Article]Live Learn Travel,PWT Guest Bloggers,Vietnam Student Trips
Monday, February 20th, 2012
A Homestay and Life on the Mekong River
Francis Parker School - South to North, Day Four and FiveLast night was our first night at the homestay. We were not able to publish our blog in the river delta during the home stay, so here is our follow-up. The beds were firm, yet soft and were protected by very useful mosquito nets. The family who owns the house… [Read Full Article]Global Community,Live Learn Travel,PWT Guest Bloggers,Vietnam Student Trips
Monday, February 20th, 2012
Hiking, Water Buffalo, Rice Paddies & Karaoke
Francis Parker School - North to South - Day Six Friday morning was slow. Everyone got up at different times to explore the town and to get breakfast. It was nice to observe the cloudy covering in Sapa before the tourist activities started. We met up again before lunch and checked out of the hotel to embark on our hike… [Read Full Article]Global Community,Live Learn Travel,PWT Guest Bloggers,Student travelers,Vietnam Student Trips
Friday, February 17th, 2012
A Visit to the Bo De Pagoda Buddhist Orphanage
Francis Parker School - South to North - Day Six Following an early 5:00 am wake-up on a steamy Friday morning, we boarded our boat in the dark and headed to catch a bus that would take us to the closet airport to the Mekong Delta.We boarded a non-stop flight to Hanoi and arrived before lunch to meet out new… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,Global Education,Student Community Service,Vietnam Student Trips
Friday, February 17th, 2012
A Vietnamese Train Experience
Greetings friends and family! We trust that you are all well.The night train to Sapa was definitely an experience we will never forget. Although some of us were not feeling very well, it was a bonding experience for all. There were two bunk-beds in each cabin which made for very cramped quarters. Let's just say we were happy to arrive… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,Global Education,PWT Guest Bloggers,Student travelers,Vietnam Student Trips