It is hard to believe that I will be back in the United States in less than two week. This time I will be in town for over a month, so I should have ample time to see just about everyone I want to see. My cell phone should be working so you can feel free to reach me there or at my e-mail address.
For the moment, I am preparing for a weekend trip to Vietnam. I am a bit nervous about going. As a citizen of the United States, I can't help but feel a bit guilty for the collective responsibility of our nation's actions. I imagine that if I were a middle-aged Vietnamese person (either from the North or South), I would be a bit pissed off about American backpackers lounging around my cities and beaches.
Although, I will be meeting up with a Vietnamese-American friend, so I hope that will smooth everything over. Also, I am super excited about eating Vietnamese cuisine.
