I am now sitting in my hotel on Pham Nu Lau Street, the backpacker street of Ho Chi Minh City, nostalgically regretting that I am departing one of my favorite places but enthusiastically anticipating new adventures as I make my way to Vientienne, Laos. I wrote recently about the planned itinerary so I will not repeat all of that, but I just checked with Thai Airways and was happy to reconfirm that the flight I want to take tomorrow from Saigon to Bangkok still has plenty of seats available. I am leaving a day earlier than planned but it feels okay to be leaving this time. My previous departure from HCMC was not quite as comfortable since a week ago I was in a bit of a funk over a disagreement with a dear friend. Happily I can say I resolved the issues on this rebound and I feel like I will be returning here soon with a warm welcome awaiting me. When I next write here I ought to be in Thailand, if I am diligent and in Laos, if less dedicated. Het ga'p lai!
(Until next time, for anyone interested in a handy Vietnamese phrase)
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