Happy New year from Quan Hao Vietnam! 我在越南 Quan Hao祝大家新年快乐! Before leaving Xam Neua I had to pick up the last shipment of equipment and I can't believe we received all six! There has been the obvious challenges with the language and getting people to understand what exactly we are doing out here...but I got to give a shout out to my guy at the Pak Mong bus station who came through for us...Sometimes you just need a little faith and I am so grateful for all the great people who have helped us along this epic journey.. 在离开Xam Neua前我必须要去取最后一次装备,令我不敢相信的是他们居然把全部的6车货一起寄到了这里!显然语言问题在这里是个巨大的挑战,很难跟他们讲清楚我们在干什么,但是我还是要感谢Pak Mongolia车站的伙计们,他们给了我巨大支持,有时候你只需要相互信任,我要感谢所有帮助我们完成这段旅程的人们! The trailer was loaded to full capacity...Locals riding by on scooters take a double glance to see what exactly I am doing...I often have battles with truck drivers to see who will take the crown at the top of the hill and so far my record is pretty good. I made stops at many schools over the past two days...At times I had to perform a little off-roading to meet these energetic kids, but it's not very often they receive visitors in these parts of Laos...The schools out here don't have any equipment and lack basic resources...I went to a secondary school yesterday and I met a lady who told me the kids are keen to be active and enjoy sport, but don't have any funding to purchase the equipment...We have been giving schools our contact information along the way if we have met people that can speak English. My hope is that we can continue to stay connected with these schools so we can continue to provide support... 货斗装的满满的,当地人骑着摩托车经过我时总要多看两眼,看看我是在干什么。我还经常和卡车司机比赛看谁先爬到坡顶,这些天我一直保持这不错的战绩,过去两天我在很多学校做了停留,还时不时地多绕点路去找那些精力充沛的孩子们,他们这一带真的很少有人来拜访。这里的学校几乎没有什么体育装备,也缺乏基础设施,昨天去到一个中学时一个女老师对我说:这里的孩子们渴望享受运动的快乐,但是没有足够的经费去采购这些器材。我们给了沿途碰到的这些学校里面的会说英语的人我们的联系方式,我的想法是和他们保持联系,尽量继续给他们提供帮助。 The riding towards the border has been spectacular...I am surrounded by limestone mountains, lush vegetation and it's been amazing to witness the everyday life of the people living in the villages...Compared to our standards, the people live tough lifestyles....but all I see are smiles and they have been so grateful if you take the time to say hello...Cycling through these remote areas has been very special...It's amazing to be able to provide people with a gift, but I must say the experience I have received during this journey is something special I will hold with me for the rest of my life... 往边境的路很特别,周围是石灰岩大山和郁郁葱葱的庄稼,能近距离看到这里的人们的日常生活很有意思,比起我们的标准,他们的生活很艰难,但是我看见他们脸上依然充满笑容,而且当你跟他们打招呼时他们也很有礼貌。能给他们带来一点小礼品我感觉很欣慰,这次的旅行很特别,我会在有生之年一直记忆和回味。 Yesterday, I crossed the border and waved goodbye to Laos...This country has survived to remain in it's natural state...but it's the people that have made this a unique and amazing place...I have made my way to a town called Quan Hao in Vietnam and the road getting here is similar to a mountain bike trail...haha. Last night was difficult to find accommodation and almost found myself bunking up with three Vietnamese gentlemen in a hut, until I finally understood there is a town 3 km away...I want to wish everyone a happy new year and I hope 2014 brings everyone happiness and of course adventure... 昨天我穿过了边境线向老挝挥挥手说再见!这个国家还保持这原生态,这里的人们让这里成了很奇妙的地方,我到了越南的一个叫Quan Hao的小镇,这段路就像一段山地自行车赛的公路。昨晚好不容易才找到一个落脚的旅馆,这里还有其他3个越南人,最后我听懂了他们说3公路以外有个小镇。祝每一个朋友新年快乐,期待2014给大家带来幸福快乐,当然了还有未知的冒险! Much love from Vietnam,
Paul
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Owen Z.
1/1/2014 05:34:53 pm
Happy New Year, Mr. Hayes!~ As usual, the holiday almost finished and hope you finish your trip successful as well. Hope the “episode” won't influence your trip and your spirit.
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charles.meng
1/2/2014 07:45:24 pm
happy new year, Mr.Hayes! Your works which done for the children are awesome and meaningful! I feel so regretful after reading your blog since I never experience this kind of trip in my life, and I really admire your spirit so much. These kinds of helpful and remarkable works are medals in your life, and I wish I can do anything like you have done to help anyone in the world, to warm those people who are in difficulties one day in future.
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