What a trip so far! It started out with Kirk having a short conversation with Alice Cooper. Yes, that’s right Alice Cooper. I was sitting waiting for our first of four flights and Kirk went to go get something from the news shop. I saw Alice Cooper walking by and called Kirk since he was headed his way. Kirk actually said Hi to him and he stopped and asked where Kirk was going etc. He recommended getting a lot of magazines since we were going all the way to Vietnam. Our first two flights were uneventful, but delayed. We got to Los Angeles and decided to take it easy since we had several hours before our flight. We walked over to the international part of the airport and saw that our flight was… delayed, and it didn’t list a gate. There was a 11:50 flight to Hong Kong from the same airline, so we walked all the way to that gate to be told your flight is delayed until tomorrow morning. SO… we went to the airline counter and waited for an hour in line. We were treated nicely and the airline was very helpful. They gave us a hotel voucher, so we got to stay the night in LA and actually get a little sleep, and a nice free breakfast—not a horrible thing for a layover. I would recommend for those families who are traveling soon to think about getting to Vietnam two days before you are supposed to leave for the province. If this had happened and we hadn’t allowed for two days I don’t know how we would have gotten to the province on time. Just a thought… Hong Kong is gorgeous. We were just at the airport, but the view just from the airport is breathtaking.
P.S.We have been in Vietnam for a few hours now. We are both exhausted. The traffic is facinating-- which is about all we have seen so far! The Dillon staff greeted us at the airport and were so kind. Our room is nice. Those of you who have skyped--any hints for getting it to let you skype out?
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I am so glad to hear you guys made it to Vietnam! I agree, Hong Kong is so beautiful. Our Skype didn't work half of the time we were in Vietnam. If you email Skype they will fix your account so it will work. I can't wait to hear about your first meeting with Vy!!
so you made it! sounds like a long but good trip. Thanks for sharing the tips on travel-lead time. Good advice. Get some rest - i can't wait to hear more.
Yippy! I am glad to hear you got there safely! Can not wait to see pictures on here!
Welcome to VN! How crazy that your husband met Alice Cooper!! Once, when I was little, my mom found me on Dolly Parton's lap at the Minneapolis airport. Random! We used Skype in VN and it worked fine so I don't know how to help you with your problem. Sorry. I'm so excited for you to get to NT. I know you will love it!
WOW! How exciting...you are actually there!!! I can't wait for your next update so that I can see pictures of you both with Vy!
Keeping you in our prayers!
So happy you made it safe and sound. And holy cow about Alice Cooper! Not exactly what you expect on your way to Vietnam. Which hotel are you staying at?
Congrats on making it through the first leg of your trip! Can't wait to read that you've finally met your baby girl. Of course, meeting Alice Cooper ranks right up there too :)
In honor of Alice Cooper....Rock on! Glad you made it and got a freebie hotel to boot! :) Have a great time!
So glad you mae it safely! We had great success with our skype. Where are you staying? And how funny about Alice Cooper.
Glad you made it safely! Wow! Alice Cooper - in a crowd and spotting out Alice Coooper (amazing)! We too had some problems with Skype (as well as the internet while at the Rex). We ended up having to email Skype to ask them to help fix the problem. In addition to the email, we had to move around in the Rex to find a spot that had a good connection. You will find that you have the best connection in Hanoi (although, there is a $10.00/day fee). We can't wait to read about your visit and GNR with Vy! Woohooie - you're breathing the same air as your baby!
P.S. Isn't the traffic amazing? Words cannot describe it!
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