One of the main points of this whole Jet Set Zero experience is when you are in one place for a long period of time, you will meet local people and have an experience that would not be possible if you just breeze through each place you visit.  My first Vietnamese friend I have made is a girl named Nguyet. She works in the travel agency that operates out of the lobby of our hotel. The first day I was there I was hanging out and she plopped down beside me and started chatting.  Turns out she is 24 years old and moved to Saigon 8 years ago from a small village in Central Vietnam.  She works 11 hour days selling tours, 7 days a week. And despite her schedule, she has a glowing smile every time I see her.

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