A morning tour through Dalat had us visiting Crazy House, named after its owner building a ‘natural retreat from concrete’. We then went on to the Last King’s Palace (art deco opulence by a king that was detested by Vietnamese as modern Bourgeoisie – he did not speak Vietnamese language and was Roman Catholic) and then on to the local Pagoda, which includes a fantastic roller coaster ride down to the waterfalls.
We are definitely in the 3rd world here. No education for the children (the only schools are private schools), French and English are no longer taught because of the Communist doctrine to avoid French and American culture. Rural children have no choice but to take to the streets hustling for money or working in a factory or field. All of the money made will go to the family. Parents would lose this needed income if they sent any of their 11 kids to school. We hope that this message is not lost on the boys!
We are definitely in the 3rd world here. No education for the children (the only schools are private schools), French and English are no longer taught because of the Communist doctrine to avoid French and American culture. Rural children have no choice but to take to the streets hustling for money or working in a factory or field. All of the money made will go to the family. Parents would lose this needed income if they sent any of their 11 kids to school. We hope that this message is not lost on the boys!
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