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  1. LInda Wight
    September 14, 2016 @ 11:43

    AS usual, you take very good pictures of the surrounding countryside and I thank you for sharing the beauty of it with us. I think you are a true ambassador for our country. I am glad that you are meeting people who will be teaching with you, and meeting local families and learning about their, food and custome. I hope you are learning some of the language. I think that would be.hard for me, especially as a wrong pronunciation could be taken the wrong way; although probably be a source of much hilarity :). STore up that air Tim and enjoy the break. IT sounds like you will be very busy this school term. I think of you often and enjoy your blogs. Conradand I are both well and the weather continues to be humid though we are suppose to get some thunder showers. God Bless and stay well, love cousin , LInda

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    • Tim Flanagan
      September 15, 2016 @ 09:47

      Yes, I’ve had several funny experiences with language. Last night, I went to what I thought was a phổ (noodle soup) restaurant because there was a big neon sign out front that said phổ. They’re everywhere, and it’s one word I know I’ve learned. When I walked in and said “phổ?” the boy behind the counter gave me a key. By this time, I thought maybe I wasn’t in a restaurant, but I had to see where the key led, so I went upstairs and opened the door. It was a hotel that happened to have phổ in its name! I left and found another place to eat. I also found out today that, depending on the accent, phổ could mean street. I’m learning! Glad to hear you and Conrad are well.

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  2. Paula Agins
    September 14, 2016 @ 12:08

    I am just loving your posts and pictures! I close my eyes and pretend I am there. Miss you at school.

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    • Tim Flanagan
      September 15, 2016 @ 09:48

      Glad to be of service! Ready to plan your next trip?

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  3. ellen (kathy's neighbor!)
    September 14, 2016 @ 13:00

    Tim, your stories and pictures are wonderful. Thank you for sharing all this. Enjoy your time!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      September 15, 2016 @ 09:49

      Hello Ellen (Kathy’s neighbor!). . . Thanks for checking in. Hope your neighbors are behaving themselves.

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      • ellen (kathy's neighbor!)
        September 28, 2016 @ 14:03

        I am happy to report they are currently out of town 🙂

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        • Tim Flanagan
          October 6, 2016 @ 06:01

          Be careful. Jeff likes to watch his spy cameras on his phone.

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  4. Sharon
    September 14, 2016 @ 14:37

    The pictures are fantastic and your words make me feel like I am there… (minus the humidity!) Fabulous!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      September 15, 2016 @ 09:52

      I’ve been afraid to say it, but the heat has not been as bad as I thought. It is hot, but there are fans everywhere – one classroom had about 20. Even sidewalk cafes bring a fan to your table as soon as you sit down. Many places have air conditioning also. I still sweat through my clothes in the short walk to and from school, but there’s always relief in sight.

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  5. Diane Gallo
    September 14, 2016 @ 14:50

    Sounds like you are having an amazing time. Thank you for sharing your experiences and beautiful pics!! Keep them coming!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      September 15, 2016 @ 09:53

      Hope you’re adjusting well to life back at school. Keep your eyes out for that next grant.

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  6. Lori
    September 14, 2016 @ 14:51

    Just wonderful!!!!!! We miss you at school but you continue to educate us all!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      September 15, 2016 @ 09:55

      I had my first school dream last night, and it was about one of our cherubs. It was the usual kind of dream where I completely lose control of the class (happens all the time). Woke up feeling good about being in Vietnam!

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  7. Anne cylkowski
    September 14, 2016 @ 16:51

    Unbelievable Tim the country looks lovely what great pictures and Beautiful People!!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      September 15, 2016 @ 09:57

      I’m finding that the people I meet are making all the challenges worthwhile. Every day there’s a new experience with complete strangers who just want to get to know me.

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  8. Jenny
    September 14, 2016 @ 17:15

    Tim, You inspire me! You are brave and open to know new places and people. Your photos are gorgeous; thank you for them all! This Fulbright Program looks fascinating. I look forward to reading more posts! Thank you for including me. I like to see how the people live, also the art work/livelihoods- such as the embroidery.

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    • Tim Flanagan
      September 15, 2016 @ 09:59

      Thanks for reading, Jenny. I’ll keep an eye out for more art and try to get some good shots.

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  9. Anthony & Jean
    September 14, 2016 @ 17:15

    Looks beautiful. So green! Anthony and I are wanting to get to Vietnam in Phase 2 of our travels so thanks for the sneak preview

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    • Tim Flanagan
      September 15, 2016 @ 10:01

      Yes, I’d highly recommend it, except that there’s a lot of Aussies here! I’m looking forward to seeing more of the country – the students are telling me all the best places to go.

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  10. Thu Huong
    September 15, 2016 @ 05:21

    The person in your photos look very familiar to me, Tim!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      September 15, 2016 @ 10:02

      A Vietnamese model!

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  11. Deidre Toole
    September 15, 2016 @ 16:27

    Breathtaking! Just can’t imagine waking up to this every morning! You must be loving it Tim-the perfect person to do this. I love their version of paddle boarding too!
    Thanks for the beautiful photos! Sorry I missed you at your bon voyage, but got delayed in Burlington, VT doing the college drop off thing!
    Will be so happy to see you when your return!!!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      October 6, 2016 @ 04:26

      We missed you, too, but I completely understand. I hope your year is going as planned and maybe not so busy.

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  12. Monica Schnee
    September 24, 2016 @ 09:11

    I love it all! It looks so serene and beautiful. Love the Fulbright Orientation – that is so wonderful! We are having such different experiences. Seoul is wonderful, it has been hot and humid here too. The city is welcoming but no, there is no clean and fresh air but there is a lot generosity and kindness – that makes up for the pollution that the wind blows from China on some hazy days.
    Thanks for the beautiful photos and the vivid writing. Monica

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    • Tim Flanagan
      October 6, 2016 @ 05:55

      China’s sending its pollution our way, too! I’m enjoying reading your blog as well.

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