Welcome to Communism.

Here are some photographs of my first day in Hanoi, Vietnam. I saw the preserved corpse of Ho Chi Minh who led North Vietnam and brought Communism to the country. It was awkward and eerie as I layed eyes on the remains of the very being my country fought against. I felt as if my every move was being watched as I was literally being grabbed by soldiers, shoved into a straight line, and told to take my hands out of my pockets. The whole experience was a metaphor for how I feel about this type of government.

When in Laos...

Vang Vieng is a small backpacker town where all inhibition is LOST. Along the river you spend your day in an intertube bar hopping, drinking, playing mud volleyball (must bring this back to the States), and meeting fellow travelers from around world. I understood what makes this place a notorious party haven!

I was launched 20 feet in the air... body felt that impact for days!

Part of this whole traveling experience is trying crazy things I wouldn't normally do. Offering everything from waterslides, rope swings, and zip lines, Vang Vieng is a recipe for an adrenaline rush. Sometimes when we've consumed a little too much firewater we are increasingly tempted to conquer these perilous activities. So, in keeping with my vow for all things daring...I DID.