Orphanage work in Vietnam - Julie Fielke

Life in Hanoi



Have been sitting on the floor lots with the children. They are good little eaters as they have brunch and afternon tea as well. Mainly this consists of rice porridge and soup. Im surpriseed at just how much they do eat.
 
The weathers staring to heat up even if its winter.  I only have 1 antipodean tee shirt and the rest are long sleeve for winter. Went to the night markets and there were many many people. Its amazing as it goes for 3-4 blocks. You certainly can buy anything and every thing in Vietnam of course quality is questionable at times.
 
Phuong has been great and taken me under her wing. She acompanied me shopping and that was helpful as she helped with bargaining some thing im not good at. I was also asked to her home for lunch on Sat as nether of us have Valentines to worry about.!! That was most enjoyable.
 
I spend 1 more week at Morning Star. Its been good as the children are warm and enjoy touch. The teachers in that class are very patient and supportive of each other.
As i expected im just starting to get used to the place and its time to go. Ive caught a bus ridden on motor bikes caught taxis and bargained.Ive tried Vietnamese food and lived on not a lot. Its amazing what one can do.
 
The accommodation is basic but staff are eager to please. I had my washing done every few days for 1.50. Rather cheap dont you think.