LIVEALITTLE

Despite seeing, doing and eating the most amazing things during my travels in Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, the highlight of my trip occurred at the end when my family from Darwin, good friend from NYC and new friend from Vietnam flew over to Saigon and graced my final days away from NYC with bliss, joy and happiness. We could have been anywhere really. I didn't mind the least that I had been to Saigon already and that we spent alot of time just relaxing. Life was great living by the minute and not feeling obligated to squeeze everything thing.
Different people and culture had always been my motivation for travelling. And I realize now that I want even more from my future travel experiences. No longer do I want to buzz through UNESCO sites and cities snapping away at the people and the buildings as if I was on the Six Flags Great Adventure safari. These are people with life stories. I want to hear them and live with them.
My 4 year Australian experience for the first time made me forget I was an American on holiday. I even assumed quitting the hospital would not affect my ability to stay! (I realized 3 days later!) It was wonderful to be so fully immersed in another culture and to be accepted by their people. I can't wait for it to happen again!
Pics: to come