LA VIE BOHEME

I want to share my written works with people who will give both praise and constructive criticism. I'm also going to be updating my friends and family, in short, everyone I love, on what my life is like abroad. Once I leave that is.

1/04/2007

Bikes

We really do bike everywhere. Motorbikes are fun, but when Pete is at work we have to make do with the bikes. Here, bicycles are accepted as a perfectly normal part of the traffic pattern, so we can ride on the road, zooming between mopeds and buses and taxis. It was quite terrifying at first, I mean think about it, a large bus comes speeding at you and you're on this little tiny thing. What do you do? SWERVE!!! Being careful of what you swerve into of course. Haha. Now it's not all that scary.

The other day, Sol, Quest and I rode out to this empty parking garage to just ride around. Quest rode his scooter, Sol his skateboard, and me my rollerblades. You should have seen the looks we got. What in the world are those crazy Americans doing now? Wheels on your feet? How is that little bit of wood good for anything? I guess you could call it elevated western insanity. It's so fun.

Oh, before I sign out, B girl (or Mongoose, whatever you prefer) if you are reading this, check your e-mail and write back to me!!!

6 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey sweetie,
I am lovin' the posts. But the last one (and you know the one I'm referring to!!) could terrify anyone who loves you. I'm glad??? you're having fun??? Just breathe mom, just breathe....I know, I'm trying, trust me! You sound so happy! I can feel it in your words, honest! I adore you, love. Oh, there are 2 kids in my school from VN. Way! One has a sister still living there and.....ready??? she goes to SSIS!!! She's younger than you, but how amazing is that? I'll get her full name. Likely Sol or Quest even know her! Love you!

6:39 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey Hillary,
This is Dillon. I really liked your blog post. I like the motorbike part. Is it skary riding a bike in the rode with all the trafic.If I was doing that I would be raelly scared. The reson I'd be scared is I'm not use to doing that because I don't have a main road where I live. Your friend, Dillon Breeden

8:16 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dear Hillary, hi my name is Brittany Jenkins I am one of Mrs.Crum's students and I want to say have a nice time in Vietnam.

Your friend, Brittany Jenkins

8:36 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dear Hillary, hi my name is Brittany Jenkins I am one of Mrs.Crum's students and I want to say have a nice time in Vietnam.

Your friend, Brittany Jenkins

8:36 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dear h
















DearHillary,
your mom taught me how to do a lot
of things. She told me that you
are in Vietnam. She is so happy for you. And Mrs.Crum is so funny! I wish that I could go to where you are. I wish that I could see you again. Your mom keeps telling everybody about you and Jesse.

YOUR friend
ASHLEY MARIE KNOTT
P.S. HAVE A GREAT TIME IN VIETNAM.
I HOPE YOU COME TO THIS SCHOOL AGAIN WERE YOUR MOM IS.

10:41 AM  
Blogger Hillary said...

Hey guys!
Thanks so much for you comments and kind thoughts. Dillon, the first time I rode a motorbike in heavy traffic I was TERRIFIED!! For some odd reason I had visions of myself smeared across the pavement...haha.
laters
Hillary

6:28 PM  

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