I wasn’t completely mentally or physically prepared for the 30+ hour travel to Vietnam. I have never traveled this far from the United States and I underestimated how exhausting it can be! There is also a lot of down time on the long 14 hour flight and I didn’t have much to do but sleep and watch movies. Some people brought cards and coloring books to help pass time and this is a must. Also, many of our ankles swelled up and got sore from sitting so long. I feel achy and tired since we arrived to Vietnam, but I’m sure this will pass once the jet lag wears off. All in all it is completely worth the struggle. Ho Chi Minh City is amazing and I’m so happy to finally be here!