I've been in Taipei, Taiwan for about an hour. I am now the minority (I've seen about 6 other non-Asian people) and understand nothing being said around me but that's okay. My flight left San Francisco after 2AM on Tuesday morning and was about 12 hours long. It is now Wednesday morning in Taiwan and I've lost basically a whole day. Doesn't matter though, I actually managed to sleep some on the way over. The flight wasn't full so we were allowed to move seats if we wanted. The guy next to me moved so I had a whole two seats to myself ... seats that reclined (so glad I upgraded to Premium Economy). No idea how long I slept but I think it was enough *fingers crossed*. China Airlines made sure we were all very well fed. One meal shortly after take off, a snack mix, a sandwich, and breakfast an hour or so before landing. Every couple hours they came around with juice and water. Overall a very pleasant flight. Only downside - the computer in the seat back told me my next flight would be at gate B3 . . . I walk what feels like 20 minutes to the transfer desk for the B gates and the lady is like . . . your flight isn't here it's at A2 (on the opposite side of the airport) . . . but I got my steps in this morning! The line is crazy long so I take the opportunity to go freshen up in the bathroom. Baby wipe bath, change of clothes, deodorant = "fresh". Gotta go through security again even though I'm not convinced I ever left the "secure" area so I chug my water bottle and go through. Next flight leaves at 8:25am and then I'll be done with airports for a little while. The above are Taiwan . . . but I've made it to Hanoi finally. A visa was procured, passport stamped and here I am. Dave, my new principal, met me at the airport and helped me get where I needed to go. I now have a Vinaphone SIM card and Vietnamese phone number. I've met a couple of the other teachers at St. Paul, had a bowl of ramen (no, not pho... but that'll happen soon I'm sure). Once I got into my apartment, got a shower first thing ... traveling is the easiest way to get passively disgusting I think. I had vowed to stay awake until at least 8PM but literally couldn't keep my eyes open. A short nap later and I drag myself out of bed to go to back to the grocery store I'd been shown earlier.
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Ingrid Gero
25/7/2018 07:37:42 pm
Following the adventure! SO excited for you!
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Deidre Carter
27/7/2018 04:46:16 am
I love your posts!! Pictures are great & your writing makes me feel like I’m there- very descriptive! Ditto on Ingrid’s post- following the adventure and so excited for you!
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Joan Hammond
28/7/2018 06:38:20 pm
Well done!!! Keep up the good work. We are following you😊.
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