Hanoi volunteering....so far
Have started my time at Morning Star. The children like all children are smiley friendly and mischevious. The staff are freindly and im able to have lunch at the centre for a small cost.
The food is rather tasty. On the street to find some thing that appeals isnt difficult although its time consuming to work out what is what.. There are many restaurants to choose from. It appears that im the only foreigner in the area so its difficult to converse. I think i have the wrong color hair as i receive lots of looks.
The guest house is a little noisy but basic and clean. Ive been able to have my washing done so thats been helpful. The traffic is overwhelming and to cross the road is a learnt skill.
The centre has many resources that were given by other volunteers but to use them is at the teachers discretion.
The staff have been very supportive and i look forward to shopping with some one with local knowledge. My guide was great for orientation. He was very helpful and caring.
Its not as cold as i'd imagned. The days are warming up so it looks like i may need to buy a tshirt.
I Spent last weekend cruising Halong Bay. That was nice. A 3- 4 hour bus trip first then on to the Junk. I call it organised chaos really. Thank god the tour operators!! They know what they're doing as there are people of all nationalities every where. The bay is very picturesques along with caves and the facility of shopping on water.. They served seafood daily on board. I was able to share the 2 days with other english speaking adults so that was most welcomed. There was 5 of us all together. A very friendly intimate group.
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