Travel News

How far did I travel this week?:

I travelled around 60 km this week! I went back and forth from the city center of Hanoi to my school, approximately 40 km total. I also travelled around 14 km to and from the pagoda and cave, and I spent some time walking and biking around my community!

How far have I traveled on this journey so far?:

I have travelled over 13,500 km so far! I am approximately 12,950 km from home! I continue to travel back and forth from the city center and thave travelled to a National Park to hike.

How did I get around this week?:

I take the public bus and ride my bike! Most people ride motorbikes around my community. I do not have a motorbike, so I ride a normal bike. I take the public bus for long distances, such as when I go into the city center. I also walk short distances, but I prefer to ride my bike! 

What was the most interesting place I visited this week?:

I visited Chua Thay, a pagoda in the mountains near my site. This spot is famous for water puppet shows on the lake. I hiked the mountain and got to see beautiful views.

Other Travel News from this week:

I am starting to pack for my trip next week to Central Vietnam! I will be visiting three different cities: Hoi An, Da Nang and Hue. These cities are known for their historic landmarks and beautiful beaches!

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