At this time tomorrow, I am going to be on a very long plane ride to Vietnam. I realized yesterday that, though I have alluded to it here, I haven't come straight out and said on this site that "I am going to Vietnam". So there it is.
When people find out I am going there, by myself, they have a few specific reactions.
Some ask me how long I've been wanting to go there.
Uh, about two months.
Some ask me why I would want to go there of all places.
Untouched. Amazing food. Beautiful scenery and photography fodder. And the history!
Some talk to me about foods to avoid in order to stay healthy.
I am going to try and eat most things that are put in front of me.
It all started with the big breakup and my wanting to get out of my skin for a little while. To get away and regroup. I went through a lot of different vacation scenarios in my head, but found a food-oriented tour of Vietnam that sounded like it could possibly be the perfect thing for me.
I am going with no expectations. I don't promise that I'll write. I don't promise that you'll see photographs. But the chances of both are highly likely. I am not promising that I am going to "find myself" there, though I think that this retreat will be a fun yet challenging respite. I am only hoping to eat great food and learn about new people and places.
So have a good few weeks. I need to go fit way too many things into my backpack. I'll see you in February.
