After traveling overnight via train (an interesting experience in itself), we arrived on the Vietnamese/Chineese border in the town of Lao Cai around 6 AM today. We then caught a van ride to our final destination of SaPa. After unloading, we enjoyed a hearty breakfast and toured the surrounding area. I am having trouble establishing internet contact with my laptop, so I can't upload any pictures today. But trust me, this is a beautiful area. We have had an opportunity to talk with some of the citizens here in town, but tomorrow is when we start the real interaction. We have been preparing for and rehearsing our hygiene lessons for the school children. There are a total of 4 lesson plans that we will be presenting, translated into vietnamese by our interpreters. The basic concepts of personal hygiene that we take for granted are totall foreign here, and education like this can go a long way towards alleviating disease. We have also heard that the water system installation is progressing, and we will be able to lend some physical labor on that task as well.
The team is ready and anxious to get into the meat of our trip. We have had several opportunities to discuss things with our guides and hosts, who come from a distinctly different background than we do. Please continue to remember us as we try to make a difference in this land of friendly and gracious people. If my computer woes are resolved by tomorrow, I hope to have a much more informative post for you to peruse.
Type you later,
JF
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