We are in Vinh, which our guidebook describes as "an uninspiring place with just a few 'almost' attractions". We finally emerged from our jetlag fog today and feel pretty darn good. Well, almost over our jetlag -- the rest of the family was all asleep by 7 tonight. Randy has been getting up around 3 or 4AM and strolling around the city, watching it come to life.
Tyler, (I still want to call him The Duke) is pure baby. This baby is all head. He has tiny little body, but his head is so big it won't even fit in the hats we brought. Although he's seven months old, he spends most of his time eating and sleeping. I think he's probably sleeping more than usual because he's overwhelmed by all the newness - not only does have a new family who speaks a different language, he's been on a beach for the first time, in a car for the first time, in a restaurant for the first time, eaten a cracker for the first time, and the list goes on and on.
Our guide called us first thing this morning and said he'd take us to the beach. Little did we know that we'd be gone for 8 hours. But fortunately, he got us a room at a swank hotel, and we almost couldn't drag ourselves away from CNN and the air conditioning to go to the beach. The beach was a great diversion, Anna loved playing in the water.
People have been so friendly here. When we walk down the street we are quite the spectacle - 2 white people with 2 Asian kids. And Randy is usually carrying Tyler in his mini-me pouch (aka. Baby Bjorn carrier) which amuses everyone to no end. Everyone smiles and waves at us, and wants to hold the baby, or stroke Anna's cheek. It's wonderful feeling accepted and we don't mind being the daily entertainment.
Food has been a bit dissappointing - as I was expecting it to more like the culinary mecca of Thailand. Fruit is not nearly as abundant as I had hoped. There seem to be two types of resturants - hotel restaurants, or spit-on-the-floor restaurants. We've eaten in both and the food is about the same. Aside from noodle soup, I haven't really found anything that would be on a menu in a Vietnamese restaurant in the States.
I'll post some more photos as soon as I can recharge my camera.
Tomorrow, we drive 6 hours to Hanoi where we'll spend the next week. Or if traffic is bad, we'll drive 9 hours - 5 adults, 2 babies, and one 4 year old all in the same car. Wish us luck.
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Dear Randy and family,
your little boy is beautiful and so charming! He seems to be quite a big boy too! Everybody makes fun how our baby Edwin has a big head (even my sister...) and my daughter Emel really used to have a big head when she was a little baby...So it is a family thing in baby times, but we all turned to be gorgeous and well proportioned adults. Congratulation to you and enjoy each other for the rest of your lives! Presents from the Hobson family will be awaiting little Tyler Duc as he arrives home...
Azra
He is truly adorable. As you know I am quite a fan of the large head. We love hearing about the new family and your experiences! I knew that Anna would be a great sister!! That is a shame about the food, I would expect it to be fabulous to some degree. When you get back we will need to celebrate with some real Vietnamese food. There is a great place in Factoria. lol We are so happy for you! The Fishers
How exciting!!! He is very cute.
Must have been a relief to finally hold him in your arms, signed the papers and take him to the hotel.
Have fun, travel safe.
Lynda
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