Bummer March 17, 2020

Well, as I realized was a possibility, the trip to Vietnam cannot happen. I don't give a damn about the media-fueled paranoia or the political "cover your ass" crap that has somehow enveloped the planet and disabled the world economy. To me, it's absurd beyond belief. However, Vietnam has placed travel restrictions for tourists, tossing my trip into the trash. So, the flight is cancelled.

Now it's time to regroup and refocus. I'll write again soon regarding potential 2020 humanitarian endeavors.

Neil



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