#Vietnam – Do Epic Shit

Uncle Sam (Sum) Hoang and his boys, Anh Hai, Em and Ba were helpful in getting around on days when biking was too far and showing us their beautiful city. Here he shows respect before the Buddhist alter in the orphanage. Thurs. July 12, 2007 Photo: Ba Hoang

We stopped in during class time, as the orphanage offers schooling through college to all their kids. This is a 4th grade class.

There were about 75 children present during our first visit; these girls are from the 4th grade. Michele’s Uncle Phoung, the former teacher, often visits and teaches at this orphanage. Photo: Lanier Carson

The world is full of fires, and these kids, most have lost their parents. If you can share your love, your time (it) can put out some of these fires. Thich Nu Minh Tu, head monk of the Chua Du Son Orphanage housing 204 young people about 45 kms outside of Hue, Vietnam. July 2007

“Our one goal is helping these kids,” The head female monk, Thich Nu Minh Tu, said. We brought goodies and milk with money donations during this first visit. These young kids are in 6th and 7th grades. Photo: Lanier Carson

Our first visit to the Chua Duc Son Orphanage was on Thursday, July 12 ,2007. There are 204 kids there from 10 days old to 23. This sweet-pea is only six months old.

Tuan, forefront, with others during first Play Day. “We only get to play when you’re here,” one novice told Michelle. This is probably so they remain focused. Monk Minh and the others lock up the kites and other gifts and only allow them “free time” on Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m.

Quang Minh, (far left standing/glasses) English Instructor and one of the head monks of Thien Mu Temple, with dozens of his novice and beginner monks. Bri, Michele’s friend from university, helped tutor these kids for two weeks in Hue, central Vietnam.

The more you smile, the longer you live. “Bright Light,” head monk of Thien Mu Pagoda in Hue, Vietnam

Where’s Michelle??? A million Vietnamese Dong for anyone who can find her…. Photo: L.C.