Tuesday November 18, 2014
Good morning Vietnam. Mike and Jocelyn have cycled into their 23rd country in nine months. We crossed the border from Hekou, China to Lao Cai, Vietnam with relative ease checking out of China on our 30th day there and checking into Vietnam. We immediately declared the afternoon off and found an inexpensive hotel.
Tomorrow we will start our climb towards Laos. It is so nice to not be on a tight schedule once again.
This is a very sweet moment as I have many Vietnamese friends that came over without their parents and made a new life in Calif. I can’t imagine the differences now, 40 years later. The jungle and river seem to be a universal way of life and I know you will appreciate the people, food, and culture. I forgot that the Catholic faith is stronger in that part of the world. I know you will enjoy the French influence, too! Bon voyage and keep the comments sweet. Do not allow politics to darken your path. This is going to be an amazing month…and I do hope you can relax a little and enjoy the rides. Love always, andee ms