At first it was challenging to adjust to the traffic norms in Vietnam. However, I now understand the "organized chaos" of Vietnamese traffic and feel comfortable on the roads. It's actually a lot of fun to ride my motorbike around town.
The most interesting place I visited this week was a pagoda in Soc Trang (an hour and a half from Can Tho). Soc Trang is known for having many beautiful pagodas. I visited one pagoda that I found especially intriguing, and walked around the grounds admiring the architecture and listening to the prayers coming from inside the building. Though I don't know a lot about Buddhism, it has a strong presence in Vietnam. I look forward to visiting other pagodas and learning more about the religion.
I taught a full schedule of classes at the university this week. Teaching has been very rewarding as I've already seen notable improvements in my students' confidence and English skills. It's a privilege to connect with the Can Tho community and be grounded in one place, while still having many opportunities to travel and explore a new culture.
