During my orientation in Saigon, one of the Fulbrighters (Laurel) introduced me to her friend/co-worker Tho who lives in Nha Trang and was going home for Tet. I've been fortunate enough to meet up with Tho and her family several times here in Nha Trang before she goes back to Saigon in a few days. One thing I've learned is that Vietnamese people are very generous and big-hearted - they open up their homes and welcome you into their family, and they are such a friendly people. I've had a wonderful time with Tho's family and it's been almost a daily affair going to their place for at least one meal. The day after Tet, Tho and her family took me and Laurel to Vinpearl island, a small but beautiful island just off the coast of Nha Trang, connected by a cable car! It was the coolest thing being lifted over the sea in a gondola, and it was quite an experience seeing the big blue sea underneath me instead of a blanket of snow!
Many new friends and new experiences over here in Nha Trang, it's been very exciting. Tonight I will go to Hue (another small town about 300km north of Nha Trang) with some friends I met here to visit their hometown for a week. I'm really excited to travel a bit within Vietnam and see more of the country!

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