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Some Perspective

Hiaphong was the next destination on our travels through Vietnam. Staying at a local hotel near the city’s centre, we took a short motorbike ride to the second destination on Xain’s schedule: Hoa Phuong Orphanage. Little did I know, my experience at this centre would leave a lasting impression. Once again, we worked through the … Continue reading Some Perspective →

POSTED May 27, 2013 Sidekick 0 Comment VietnamAdoptive-Mothers, Balloons, Clown, Clown Shoes, Clowning, Community, Cultural Differences, Diablo, Hia phong, Hiaphong, Hiaphong Orphanages, Inspiring, Language, Legacy, Magic, Orphanage, Perspective, Red Nose, School, Sidekick, SOS-Village, Sox, Tricks, Vietnam

The Clown Effect: It’s Universal!

And so it was the first day on our planned schedule of visiting various orphanages in the North of Vietnam. First stop on our route: Peace Village. Located within the country’s capital Hanoi, Peace Village was a large, well developed centre with a spacious playground and well constructed classrooms and teaching facilities. It provided a … Continue reading The Clown Effect: It’s Universal! →

POSTED May 19, 2013 Sidekick 0 Comment VietnamBalloons, Clown, Clown Shoes, Clowning, Cultural Differences, Diablo, Hanoi, Language, Magic, Orphanage, Red Nose, School, Sidekick, Sox, Tricks, Universal, Vietnam

Vietnam: We’ve made it!!!

A train journey, two plane journeys, and a taxi ride on the capital’s manic streets, and we’ve made it to our first stop in Vietnam- Hanoi! One crazy fast paced city, with lots going on, and definatley unique from anywhere I’ve been in the world. I’ll be travelling around the country of Vietnam over the … Continue reading Vietnam: We’ve made it!!! →

POSTED May 13, 2013 Sidekick 3 Comment VietnamBalloons, Clown, Clown Shoes, Clowning, Diablo, Ha-Giang, HaGiang, Hanoi, Magic, Orphanage, Peace-Village, Red Nose, School, Sidekick, Sox, Tricks, Vietnam