Well it has been a few days since I last told some stories. I will post the pics later. We have been furniture shopping the past few days and it is nothing like shopping in the states! There was 1 store that was pretty big but they just had a bunch of leather couches...in different colors. Then the next place we went to did not have anything that we would even think about...then another place and another place....you get the picture. The stores other than the 1 big one, were very small...like smaller than your living room small. We then found a place near our house that was very pleasant...with hand made furniture. We managed to find a bedroom set for Natalie and we will get more stuff down the road. So we are still on the hunt for a few more things.
We went out to eat at a Vietnamese BBQ place. We sat at a table that has a burner in the middle and a propane tank under the table. We had a great time. We had a local with us so she took care of the ordering. We cooked our own food that was already seasoned! We also had some steamed clams that Natalie was slurping out of the shell. The shrimp came out on wooden skewers and they were still moving. (Please no one get mad at us...the kids had a good time) Well I guess you can guess what happened next....We had several little bowls of different seasonings and sauces. My favorite was the salt pepper and lime juice! Very yummy!
Today was the first day of school for Natalie and Grey. Natalie was excited but Grey did not want to put on his uniform and kept shouting that he was not going!!! Well once we got his clothes on and his book sack on his back...he was fine. He had a great day and wants to go back...so I guess he had a great time with Ms Emily. Natalie also had a great day. She only has 12 kids in her class and 1 other girl. So I am sure she will get more attention than necessary! We had the option of packing a lunch from home every day or pay the restaurant that caters. Of course we took the easy route. They have an awesome menu! I wish I was having lunch with them!
It has been raining every day! Today a lot of the streets were flooded. I don't think they have a very good drainage system. I felt really sorry for the people on motorbikes. They were getting soaked! There are soooo many vendors on the streets selling ponchos...They have all colors if anyone wants to place an order!!! We are hoping for no rain tomorrow because we are out of fruit and the best place to get it is on the side streets from the little ladies on their bikes. I will take pics tomorrow if it is not raining. Well I hope everyone is doing well. We are having a great time learning about this different culture!!!