A big hello from Vietnam

[Frozzie]

Well I can finally let you all know I am in Vietnam after months of organising a surprise for my mum...only a few knew via pm and I was busting to tell everyone but as mum has access to the forum I wasnt going to risk it.  My dear mum turns 60 this week and had planned a trip to vietnam to celebrate with a close friend of hers expatriated in Vietnam who also turns 60 this week and so Luc I and the kids along with my Dad decided to surprise mum by turning up at the airport at Kuala Lumpur and join them on the connecting flight and spend a part of their holiday time here together...well she certainly got a huge surprise and was very happy and so were we.  We spent our first day in vietnam yesterday and its a lovely place to visit...the kids are getting ALOT of attention with locals following us all over and people touching hte kids alot lol... especially DD...even at the airport when we arrived everyone kept wanting to touch her and were all getting excited like she was a star...was very funny but she is loving the attention.. and last night at dinner again the same thing with a whole lot of staff in the restaurant hanging around the kids at our table and playing them any chance they got.... We havent got to see too much of this lovely country as of yet only having arrived at lunch yesterday but the people are amazing and ever so friendly as are alot of the asian countries...obviously I will be thermieless for our short visit of 10 days 'DH couldnt get more time off and DS has alot on at school so ) but I will be enjoying every minute while we are here and checking out the local cuisine, people and different places to visit...Dad being a vietnam vet also wants to take me to vung tau (sorry if ive spelt that wrong) where he was based if i remember and nueh dhat?? for the tunnels etc and a bit of history of the war..

In any case I will be thinking of you all while being spoilt over here...they dont let you do anything yourself even get the kids etc out f cars  and tell you no no its ok when you go to do it yourself and run to help you to do anything..makes a change from some places we have travelled to!!

ill post some photos when we get back and will check infrom time to time but in the meantime willb e enjoying our time here not to meniton my family.

Love to all
 

[cookie1]

Frozzie what a wonderful surprise for your Mum and how lovely for all of you. Gosh your Mum is 60. I'm suddenly feeling very old. My DH had to delay his national service as he was at uni and then just missed out on Vietnam, thank goodness. A very dear friend did 3 trips and he and his wife are going back next year.
May you and all your family have a wonderful time and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUR MUM.

[Frozzie]

yes thank goodness for your DH cookie...and age btw is just a thought..we are whatever age we want to be  re vietnam I have seen alot of problems and heartache because of that war..and some great guys too that lost alot in the name of politiques but anyway thats a whole other discussion..

thanks for the well wishes and Vietnam is a wonderful place and the people are just gorgeous....and Im obviously loving the precious moments I have with my parents and seeing them spend time with the kids....

[Wonder]

Have a fantastic time Frozzie, Vietnam is such a rich and diverse country with an amazing history. I'm sure you will all  love it.

[obbie]

Frozzie, have a great holiday, enjoy your time with family.

Robyn

[Cuilidh]

What a brilliant surprise.  Your memories will keep you going for years to come.  Enjoy your time in that wonderful country.

[Halex]

WOW. Fantastic surprise, enjoy every moment
 
H

[achookwoman]

Frozzie,  so excited for you and your family.  Have a wonderful time,  it is a fantastic country to visit.  Take lots of photos.   DH and I were on one of the first western planes to go in after the war.  Because we were Aussies we were very welcome.  Many Vietnamese came to Australia as boat people and were very happy.   They are very generous people.  You will find a lot of very good french bread and pastries.  Have fun.

[maddy]

  and what a wonderful way to celebrate your Mum's 60th!.....bet she was thrilled. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROZZIES MUM

Enjoy your trip.

[shanmac]

Hope you and all your family have a fantastic & very special time.

Happy 60th Birthday to your mum - and thanks to your Dad without men like him we may not have been able to enjoy the lives we have.

Shan x


P.S Saw on another thread that you were in Vietnam ans asked a few questions so please ignore my post as you have answered them all here!!!!

[judydawn]

That sure was a surprise for us, let alone your Dear Mum frozzie.  My initial thoughts were that we had a new member joining us  What a wonderful time you are all going to have and would love to see some photos when you have time.  Happy Birthday to your Mum.

[cookie1]

Amazing to, as today is Remembrance Day.

[tarasis]

Heh a wonderful surprise, have fun out there. Hopefully it's a bit warmer than Europe ATM; brr!

[Twitterpated]

My DH and I have been going to one new country each year for the last few years. Vietnam is next on my To Do list so I'll be sure to chat with you before I start my planning.

Have a great time and Happy Birthday to your Mum.

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

How wonderful Frozzie!  Enjoy every moment!!!