It is 3:45pm and we are all exhausted. We were all up at 5:30 this morning. Aaron actually took 3 oz of formula, which felt like a breakthrough. Then he took some time to read the paper.
We breakfasted at the hotel's buffet, which is ridiculously lavish, and met our tour guide at 8:00. His name, I kid you not, is Ty Phoon (sp?). Even he thinks it's funny. We were driven in a hired car to the Mekong Delta, which is about an hour and a half away. Guess who slept.
The Mekong is a huge river! We took a motorized flatboat to Unicorn Island to sample some honey products. No unicorns were spotted. We were served honey tea and banana wine. It was clear that we were expected to purchase something, so Mike picked the banana wine. Not sure what we're going to do with that. We strolled down some paths and looked at the local fruits- papaya, dragon fruit, lady-finger bananas, etc. We watched coconut candy being made. Another stop for snacks (it's like they planned this trip with us in mind)- this time an assortment of the above-mentioned flora, and a short concern of traditional Vietnamese music. It is very depressing music, but their history hasn't been so easy.
Next, we went in this tiny little canoe-like boat down some crazy narrow and busy riverlets. Is that a word? By this time, we were very hot and Aaron was very hot and very cranky. But did he drink anything he was offered? Nosiree! He showed us!
The canoe took us to lunch, which consisted of a whole fish, called an Elephant Ear Fish, that had been fried, and was filleted for us at the table. Some soup and side dishes rounded things out.
(I cannot recall when exactly the donkey cart came in)
By this time, Aaron was nearing heat exhaustion, so we cut the trip short and skipped the other local attractions/tourist traps. On the way home, he slept (natch) for about an hour and then sucked down a bunch of peach juice diluted with water. What a happy boy he was.
He is now, you guessed it, napping.
7 comments:
Looks like Aaron knows how to have a good time. . .eat, drink, sleep, get carried around. I imagine there's some other bodily functions too for which there are undoubtedly diapers. The like of Riley!! I mean Aaron. Have fun!
Dear Lady Doctor & Family,
It looks as though you are acclimating to the climate, you both look less sweaty with each photo shoot!
This must be quite surreal for you both. Travel to a foreign country and pick up some love, galavant, photo shoot, eat a fish bigger than your head, photo shoot.....
You & Mike clearly adore this child. You can see it already, the photos don't lie.
Be well. BIG love!
Male Nurse
Hi Beth & Family,
Mazel Tov on receiving your new baby boy! He is adorable and we wish you many years of health, happiness and success with your new son. We were in Vietnam in 2001 and visited all the sights that you are seeing!! Even stayed at the Furama Resort in Danang!!! Maybe Aaron would enjoy the water puppets in Hanoi! Anyway, take care and be well. Wishing you a safe and uneventful trip home!
Edie & Larry Weiss
(Cousin Lisa's in-laws! David's parents!)
Beth, I am so happy for you. Aaron is beautiful. You all look very comfortable. Have a safe trip.
Boy do you look comfy on that boat The weather my be hot but here its so wet even my dog won't go out. Eli didn't even go to Storrs for a ball game because of the downpour. Look like Aaron is having a good time eating sleeping and drinking. Hope he is also pooping. I very anxious to see you all. Love Elma
Beth and Mike - We are so happy for you. All the photos of you and Aaron show a blissfully happy family. He looks so happy and like he's known his mommy and daddy forever. I love the picture of him reading the paper. Have a terrific time together and a safe trip home. Helen and Alan Chaset
Beth and Mike
Congrats! He is precious!! I look forward everyday to more pictures and stories. I'm so happy for the both of you. The past few weeks must have been really exciting for the both of you...Aside from your most precious little angel, the Phils win the world series and Obama wins the election!! Well, all of you are in our thoughts and prayers at the ED. Enjoy your little angel!!! See you when you get home.
Maria Morris
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