Even though it's been raining and the field is muddy, since the seminarians are playing (in the background), the young students have to play, too.
The "field" is too muddy for shoes, so barefeet are the order of the day. The small goals are perfect for the small field.
In Vietnam, no matter who scores, everyone cheers. It's not easy to make a goal with the level of playing. It's the game of choice for most boys.
These three guys wanted their picture taken. You can guess which one asked me. (the one with the big smile.)
Since about 100 students are living here during the week, they have to do their own wash. Mom isn't here to do that. And the was is done by hand every night. Many students have only two sets of clothes with them.
Playing hide-and-go seek, this one wanted her picture taken, also. I have to say that I laugh most of the time. Kids are kids wherever you go.
In the summers I spend time with my good friends in Phat Diem, Vietnam, a small country village with a world famous cathedral. Here are some of my musings. If you would like to correspond, please email me: garymeegan@gmail.com.
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Each year after graduation, the students eishing to enter university must take entrance examinations. They have been studying the past few w...
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Here is Nam Vu working his keyboard. Now entering 8th grade, he is quite the conversationalist. It's hard to believe that I have kn...
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While in Hue I went across the street from the seminary and took a walk along the river. It was the epitome of serenity