Comments on: Thoughts of an American in Vietnam on Liberation Day

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 10:01:56 +0000

In reply to Andrew Nguyen. I don't know what you think I missed, and we were in northern Vietnam at the time.

By: Andrew Nguyen

Andrew Nguyen — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 05:39:00 +0000

You misunderstood one big thing Talon. On liberation day, South Vietnamese people (those who worked or had connection with South Vietnam government like mine) want to get out of the city to avoid all kinds of celebrations such shows,lectures, meeting etc..(especially years after 1976 up to 1981). This kind of silenced manifestation lasts for years and eventually become a day of getting out of the city which is called now april 30 holiday.

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By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Sat, 04 May 2013 14:17:37 +0000

In reply to Barbara Weibel.

I think it’s definitely an appropriate name considering everything. 🙁

I so agree about discovering that all humans are more alike than different. Sure, we have some cultural things, but generally we’re not really different at all.

Yes, we’ll be in HCMC for a few days. We opted to spend more time in Dalat to slow some of our travel down because we’ve been moving much faster than we like.

By: Barbara Weibel

Barbara Weibel — Sat, 04 May 2013 13:26:13 +0000

Had to smile when I read this Talon. I went to Vietnam in 2007, with more than a little trepidation. I was a child of the Vietnam era, and the trip was something of a catharsis for me, as I was totally opposed to it when it was happening. It was my first stop on my first round-the-world trip, and I’ll never forget the impact when I learned the Vietnamese refer to it as “The American War.” It opened up my eyes to cultural difference, but also to the fact that all human beings are more alike than different, which set the tone for all my subsequent writing. re you going to Saigon (HCMC)? I liked it much better than Hanoi, which has a much darker, sluggish feel to it.

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:36:48 +0000

In reply to Angela. Oh man. I was in Europe during that time as well and was SO tempted to play Canadian! I totally understand.

By: Angela

Angela — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:19:11 +0000

Interesting thoughts, Talon. I can understand your anxiety, considering you have so much more personal connection with Vietnam than the war. I hope writing it down helps. Writing can be so therapeutic!

I haven’t ever had anxiety in a particular country, but I do admit, when Bush was in office I was traveling Europe and claimed to be Canadian once in a while. Can you blame me? 🙂

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Thu, 02 May 2013 09:49:09 +0000

In reply to Cristina Garcia. It's definitely a worthwhile experience.

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Thu, 02 May 2013 09:48:49 +0000

In reply to wandering educators. One of the many joys of travel!

By: Cristina Garcia

Cristina Garcia — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:50:26 +0000

I have only heard good things about Vietnam. It is on my list.