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
Thursday, February 16th, 2012
A Visit to "The Girl in the Picture" Kim Phuc's Family Home
Francis Parker School - South to North - Day ThreeToday was a very fun and eventful day. Our first major event was a visit to Kim Phuc's family's house. However, along the way our tour guide, Mr. Hao, was kind enough to tell us his life story. Like most Vietnamese citizens Mr. Hao was affected by the Vietnam War. He… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,Kim Phúc,Kim Phúc Vietnam War Survivor,Political Thoughts,Student travelers,Vietnam Student Trips