This man was clipping a rooster's feathers (we think it was alive)
The local barber
This man really wanted his picture taken- the camera scared his daughter :(
Open sewer systemAs we pack to leave and fly to Hanoi tomorrow, I can't help but be a little sad. I love Saigon and all it has to offer. I will definitely miss it. But I am also sad that we are getting farther and farther away from Aiden's birthplace. After the G & R, my mom and I took Aiden out for a walk. Lots of bugs, but so worth it. Everyone was so happy yet that had next to nothing. Kind of like the oprhanage. There wasn't much there, but they had a lot of love. There were a few nicer houses on the street, but the majority had very little. And, looking back, they didn't try to sell you anything like here in HCMC. They were just happy to see an American with a Camau baby. They were proud when they could say hello in English. They all wanted their pictures taken. All of the kids wanted to kiss Aiden and shake our hands. We were quite the sight. I will never forget the sights and sounds I encountered on that walk. I know we will go back someday, but it will probably be a while.
Okay, blogger is being a pain so all of the pictures are at the beginning. I have so many pictures but am just sharing a few of my favorites.
2 comments:
Kelli,
You have experienced what I have experienced many times in Nicaragua. The love that can be found in a simple life without all the distraction of our material world. I hope and pray that you will be able to keep it close to your heart as you prepare to come home.
I know that you have a ton more pics to share and keep for Aiden Bao. You are awesome! Can't wait to see every single one of them and hear the stories behind each one!
I am so glad to see these kind of pics - not many out there on blogs like these. Love it. And yes, he is better than sliced bread!!!!
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