A few recent pictures

Some kids by a fountain in the Old Quarter

Plate number one at the Chocolate Buffet

I wanted to take a picture of the two purple houses by church, but by the time I finally remember to bring my camera (the next week...), there was only one purple house

Easter in a few pictures

Our bible study group by the awesome cross on of our church members decorated.



The highlight of the day: My friend Rosy was baptized (though since she is British, I suppose she was baptised)!



In the afternoon, Sarah and I met our friend Lily in the Old Quarter. It was a beautiful day and many families were enjoying the weather. We got a few pictures of kids chasing after bubbles. This shot's a little blurry, but I like it anyway.

Tam Dao

Lam and I watching the sunset


Rosy and Lily on our walk



Rosy



We had a three day weekend in honor of the first kings of Vietnam (Hmong, I think...), so Sarah and I traveled to the village of Tam Dao with some of our students and our friends Lily and Rosy. In the past, Tam Dao was used a resort area for the French when they wanted to get away from the heat and humidity of Hanoi. Since Tam Dao has fewer cars and motorbikes than Hanoi, for me it was a great place to escape from the smog.

We all had a great time hiking to a waterfall, exploring an empty house, and walking along a river. My favorite part of the weekend was the bonfire! That was one of the things I missed most about being in Hanoi during Autumn in the States.