I rushed through Hoi An, Hue and Hanoi as there was still quite a lot to see and I thought I should go a little faster. While I was in Hue, I cycled to and around the Old Citadel and the purple city with this Japanese girl, Haruko as she was also travelling alone and we were going to the same places in Hue. It is funny how you meet back different people who are backpacking because many are doing the same route. I met Jonny and Kate in Hue again after saying goodbye to them in Siem Reap, Cambodia. I sat with them through the awful, rickety bus ride to Siem Reap from the Thai border. They were with a huge group of Europeans who seemed to be drinking through the night and most of the day. A really fun bunch comprised of Swedes, British, Irish & French. At the end of the day, they were a little too 'party going' for me so I had too sneak of to Halong bay on my own. There were so many Europeans travelling in Vietnam but I was surprised that I hardly met any Americans as the American dollars go rather far around this region. Also they were many Australians and Japanese along the route. Many of the Japanese are travelling alone. I finally met a Singaporean (uncle) who was backpacking in Hanoi. He just came from China and was boasting about how cheap the food was in China. How typical - Europeans would have talked about how beautiful the place were and the people that they met. Singaporeans - a die-hard fan for the bargains. Okay not all Singaporeans, but many. I kid you not.
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HI,
It interesting to know that there were not much to see in your diving trip as I thght vietnam had a thriving under water world. But back packing definitely allows one to meet all sort of people and widen our scope of friends.
So far has your trip inspire you? Sometimes when I go to a place with amazing scenery, I just can't help but feel that GOD is great and a wonderful creator. How did HE create all these beautiful things? And the feeling of awe will help me to see that truly HE is the real GOD and one and only one.
Good News!
On Monday, we went for the church building tour and I am really thrill to finally see the completed interior. The hall for sunday meeting is big, like those badminton hall in the CC and the huge cross at the side can be seen. A pity we did not see it light up but will get to see it soon. And there is a room that looks like a lounge where christians can relax and fellowship. Looking forward to go for the first service. Feels like going to school (since both are structures with a lot of people).
This saturday we will go door knocking at Punggol and Sengkeng. Based on the positive reports that people were curious about our new church building and that we are the only church there, hopefully it can trigger people openness to come for service. Pray for open souls.
BTW, how do you attach the picture to this website.I saw yours but technically this is too 'deep' for me to fathom how to do it. Need your advice.
Take care,
Carol
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