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  1. Monica Schnee
    September 28, 2016 @ 11:52

    So great to read your blog and so different from Seoul! We do share one amazing thing and that is the kindness of strangers. Generosity abounds both here and in Vietnam – so does curiosity. I can get used to this too! Like your laundry situation! Love your post.

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    • Tim Flanagan
      October 6, 2016 @ 05:58

      Thanks, Monica. I think we’ll experience culture shock when we return to the States.

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  2. LInda Wight
    September 28, 2016 @ 12:26

    HI Tim, Wow enjoyed blog, glad teaching going well and meeting interesting people and enjoying the kindness of strangers. Stay well, love Linda

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    • Tim Flanagan
      October 6, 2016 @ 06:00

      Wish I had time to write more. I’m still amazed at how nice everyone is.

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  3. Millie
    September 28, 2016 @ 13:57

    Happy to read your blog and get a glimpse into what your day is like. Keep up the good work✌&❤️Millie

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    • Tim Flanagan
      October 6, 2016 @ 06:01

      Thanks. No two days are the same, but that makes it interesting.

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  4. Paula Agins
    September 28, 2016 @ 15:24

    What an experience! No one stood up and greeted me today or brought me gifts 🙂 I love reading your experiences. Looking forward to the next one. Stay safe.

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    • Tim Flanagan
      October 6, 2016 @ 06:02

      I think we need to train our students to adopt some of these habits!

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  5. Lori
    September 28, 2016 @ 16:53

    This is fabulous! I shared with some of our students today!!!!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      October 6, 2016 @ 06:04

      Thanks, Lori. Student life is very tough here . . . I’m working on a post about it now.

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  6. Elaine T
    September 28, 2016 @ 17:23

    This is so exciting to read!! Wow! What an amazing experience! I love seeing the students. I bet the food is amazing. I’m soooooo jealous!! So glad you are enjoying yourself. Sounds wonderful!!!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      October 6, 2016 @ 06:07

      Well, there are challenges, but this is definitely a nice break from the routine. More student photos coming soon.

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  7. Noreen Elliott
    September 28, 2016 @ 20:27

    Please post the video when you start singing and dancing on the raised platform in front of your class. I’m sure your polite students will clap. Glad to hear you are having such an awesome time!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      October 6, 2016 @ 06:09

      Well, I am representing my country here, so I don’t want to scare everyone away.

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  8. Diane Weisman
    September 28, 2016 @ 21:25

    It sounds like you have adapted quite well to the new surroundings and culture. I have always heard that the Vietnamese are war and welcoming people. Enjoy the adventure.

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    • Tim Flanagan
      October 6, 2016 @ 06:11

      They definitely are, and they are proud of it. Hopefully I can bring some of that home with me.

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  9. anne
    September 29, 2016 @ 21:51

    Amazing! love the clip of the class!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      October 6, 2016 @ 06:11

      The greetings were not as enthusiastic this week. Maybe they’re getting used to me.

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