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Friday, February 21th, 2014

Francis Parker - Vietnam 2014

Day 11: Saigon and EnvironsReconciliation is a complicated yet necessary part of humanity.  Being able to let go of the past and stay focused on the future makes living in the present easier and more enjoyable.  It is often a challenge for people to move on, especially when it comes to war.  Today we had the privilege of witnessing the… [Read Full Article]
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Friday, February 21th, 2014

Francis Parker - Vietnam 2014

Day 10:  Saigon Our first full day in Saigon came and went like the speeding motorbikes that surround us. In the midst of great economic development, rapid industrialization and a global outlook, we discovered flourishing religious sites as well as efforts to redefine violence from the recent past.         After an early breakfast, we journeyed to the Cathedral of Notre… [Read Full Article]
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Thursday, February 20th, 2014

Francis Parker - Vietnam 2014

Day 10 Photo HighlightsIn the morning, we briefly visited a pagoda that blends the religions of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. We saw people burning incense in front of shrines of the Buddha or a renowned Confucian scholar, while Taoists brought turtles to put in the pagoda's pond in order to atone for their sins.After the pagoda, we proceeded to the… [Read Full Article]
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Wednesday, February 19th, 2014

Francis Parker - Vietnam 2014

Day 9: Arriving in Saigon"Thank you and goodbye." It may seem easy to say, but today, it is one of the toughest phrases to utter as we departed our beloved homestay. As we boarded our faithful boat, we reflected on these past few days with our hospitable host family and how this immersion has provided insight into one of the… [Read Full Article]
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Wednesday, February 19th, 2014

Francis Parker - Vietnam 2014

Day 8: Final Day at Mekong Delta HomestayContinuing with our efforts to reach out and socialize and thus gain a more intimate understanding of life in the Mekong River Delta, we hung out with several students at a local high school this morning.  Though the school was only a short ways away, riding our bikes through the precarious, narrow, and… [Read Full Article]
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