My bags made it a day later.  Nikki and the team made do with what they had though i wasn’t easy.  Her materials came when my bags came as well.  Maybe it was putting them on the plane so early – not sure – I’ll find out.  Had fun with the Director of Glocal Ventures, Sherman Chau, spent day talking.  Done is good.  Our hotel ac didn’t work – not a good thing in Vietnam – but it is now.  We have a nice room overlooking Lake Kiem – we like it.  Last night, Dr. Yen and her son Ki went out to eat with the team at a place called Pho Bien – it was good.  This morning it was pouring rain – I got up early did my reading and reflecting then headed out for a run.  I’m glad to be here.  It feels good – the smells, the people, the food – all of it – it’s addictive.  There’s something about Hanoi.  I’ve really had some good time to read, reflect, and think – I never can get enough of that. 

Things are changing here – so many cars, so many people wearing motorcycle helmets – they’r even obeying some of the traffic laws – oh for the good ole days!  This place is changing – may it all be for the good. 

Please keep in mind Matt Wellborne – gotta run . . .