French Consulate visit
on the 21st September 2019.
on the 21st September 2019.
Every year there is an Open Day at the French Consulate in Saigon. Even though it is open to the public, you still need to be on the list to be allowed access.
Fortunately I know someone who works at the Consulate, and when she heard I was interested in history, she made sure my name was placed on the list.
Fortunately I know someone who works at the Consulate, and when she heard I was interested in history, she made sure my name was placed on the list.
Needless to say, I am excited by the upcoming visit next month.
I should be in exactly the right place to move forward various research projects I am working on in HCMC.
I have only been in HCMC three months, and I still feel very much like the new boy, and it is difficult to research without knowing people in high positions. It took me many, many years to build the necessary relationships in Vung Tau and Baria. I miss that.
But the visit will not only be about relationship building. The home of the Consulate general is the oldest French architecture in HCMC. Apparently it is spectacular. I can not wait to see inside it.
I promise to take my camera, and I will share photos and activities with you.
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I wonder if I need a suit. Hope not.
I should be in exactly the right place to move forward various research projects I am working on in HCMC.
I have only been in HCMC three months, and I still feel very much like the new boy, and it is difficult to research without knowing people in high positions. It took me many, many years to build the necessary relationships in Vung Tau and Baria. I miss that.
But the visit will not only be about relationship building. The home of the Consulate general is the oldest French architecture in HCMC. Apparently it is spectacular. I can not wait to see inside it.
I promise to take my camera, and I will share photos and activities with you.
.....
I wonder if I need a suit. Hope not.
VIETNAM HISTORY
AND OTHER GOOD STUFF
AND OTHER GOOD STUFF