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Inside Vietnam

December 30, 2013 - January 17, 2014
Land Tour
Limited to 16 Travelers
Soft Adventure

Optional Cambodia Post-trip 

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Vietnam is a nation reborn, and we invite you to discover the depth of its beauty on this Asian adventure. Traversing the entire country from north to south, you’ll travel Vietnam from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, stopping en route to explore the idyllic seaside retreat of Nha Trang, the French-flavored hilltop town of Dalat, and much more.  We’ll even have the opportunity to see both the sunset and sunrise over magical Halong Bay during an overnight cruise aboard a traditional junk—an intimate experience that’s only possible in a small group like ours.  From the cities to the seaside to the highlands, let Vietnam’s warmth and beauty amaze you—in all its diversity.

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Optional Post-trip extension:  

Angkor Wat, Cambodia - 4 nights, $995


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Blogs from Vietnam

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Pre-Trip Learning and Social Events

Friday, May 10 at 10:00 AM - Meet and Greet in the Grand Cafe (Chaparral Center).   This is an informal, social get together.  If you've found interesting books, articles, etc. feel free to bring them and we'll share.  I'll forward any of our ideas to those who aren't able to be there.

Wednesday, Dec 11, Noon - Optional, informal, no-host lunch in Grand Café (Chaparral Center) -

Monday, Nov 18,  1:00 PM, Navajo Room
1:00 PM   Introductions, general questions about the trip            Terri
1:30 PM   Photo slide shows: During the Vietnam War                Mel Whaley
  • BB Roessler, combat soldier in rice paddies, has about a 20 minute show of his experiences in Saigon and while on patrol in the jungles and swamps
  • Larry Lindner, CH47 helicopter pilot, has a 30 minute show of his experiences and sites in and around Hue Phu Bai and Da Nang
  • Mel Whaley has about 15 minutes of some of his experiences and sites in Saigon, Cam Ranh, Na Trang, Tuy Hoa and Da Nang.
4:00         Dinner with talk of Vietnamese food at Saigon Kitchen. Price approximately $25 including tip, not including drinks.

Wednesday, Dec 11, 1:00 PM, Navajo Room
Noon      Optional, informal, no-host lunch in Grand Café (Chaparral Center)
1:00         The Vietnam War                                                       Dr. Bonnie Saunders
3:00         Informal Q&A session about the trip                 Bev and Harold Waldal  (They have been on this trip)              3:45         Vietnamese Culture and Language                   Vivi Van-Tran


Grand Learning Class
Religions of the Far East:  Sam Sawitski , 4 sessions beginning Thursday,10/31 PM, 3 - 4:30 PM.  Enroll through www.grandlearning.com

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