Yesterday afternoon, I had the opportunity to meet with Jasmine Tam's grandfather. It was a very emotional experience, but I learned much about the circumstances of her birth so I will be able to tell her when she grows up. Her grandfather is a rice farmer who also fought and lost an eye in the Vietnam war. His land is owned by the government since this is a Communist country, and his crops are frequently destroyed by flooding, storms and typhoons. The worst typhoon occurred in the history of Vietnam in 2006 right when Jasmine was being born. When she was born, he had to collect scrap metal and sell it just to buy milk for her. I told him I would bring her back in 5-6 years so he could see her again, and he was very happy about that.
I am very grateful I had rare opportunity to meet and interview a relative.
Here is a photo of Jasmine and her grandfather. Later she had a bath.... which I was privy to taking photos:)
Today is my last day in Hoi An. I have to move to another hotel for one night because this hotel is booked up tonight. As I have mentioned before, I am having to stay here an extra day due to someone's "meeting". Next, we will go to Tam Ky for the Giving and Receiving Ceremony, and will stay there 5-7 days waiting for the passport and Visa.
