A few days prior to the big departure, I invited friends from Hanoi to a farewell matinee. On the cold Saturday morning of February 27th we gathered in front of the beautiful Trấn Quốc Pagoda for a short bike ride around West Lake and we finished it over a cup of coffee and cake.

 

It is heartwarming to see how many people came and responded so positively to my project. I have been living in Hanoi for (only) two and a half years and I am happy to have made friendships and connections that will last. The Dutch community, the Hanoi International Choir, our little Hanoi Cathedral Choir - you are like family to me! 

 

The morning had also the main goal to kickstart my fundraiser for the Rice Scholarship Program (RSP). 
RSP coordinators did a presentation and explained about their activities. I am very proud to report that within 2 hours we raised the amount of US$ 544! Useless to say, it was a great success!

Follow your donation and see it on this page here. 

 

Now it's time to ride a bicycle and jump into the unknown. 
Your moral and financial generosity gives me a tremendous motivation to complete 2016forVietnam!

 

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THANK YOU for all your support!