Miro (IT), Roman (Policeman) and Anthony (Marketing) from Slovakia pose with new friend from U.S. We met people from Japan, Singapore and Korea on the boat as well. In talking to Roman for a couple of hours on the bus ride home, it was amazing how much he knew about America and Texas. As their country used to be significantly influenced by the former Soviet Union, they have a good understanding of repressive regimes. I told him he would make a good American.
This village of boats are full time residents and even have a small school.
We agreed that we didn't get to spend enough time at SS 3.
Tram and Giang say goodbye...They help make the Hilton our home away from home. Tram appreciates our work and bends the rules just a little for us...late checkout was 5 pm and we will stay in the executive lounge until we leave for the airport. When discussing the soon to be open Hilton Garden Inn, she told me that while it's walking distance from the Hilton and it's okay to visit it, I'm not allowed to stay there.
She's such a cutie!
Looks like a terrific trip! Thankful you're homeward bound.
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ReplyDeleteHello Mark and Laura! I see, you are doing a helpful work in vietnam :) ... just one comment I want to say about your comment below "Halong Bay" picture. Slovakia was not a part of the SU (Texas as part of the USA...for example), Slovakia, or former Czechoslovakia was "just" between countries (eastern block countries) which were under the political and economic influence of S.U. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the correction Roman. We really enjoyed meeting you guys. Hope you will come see us when you come to Texas.
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