As I sit looking out over the pasture at Moss Beach Ranch I’m confident that I have done everything I can do to comfortably spend the next three weeks in Vietnam.  There are many moving and often unpredictable parts to an operation of this size.  I’ve spent the last couple of weeks working to insure that the ranch will run smoothly in my absence.  The hay barn is full, both tractors are serviced and running properly (amazing!), all of the supplies for Summer Horse Camp are delivered and packed away.  I can go.

Now of course my head is already in Da Nang, even though my flight is still 72 hours away. The plan is to spend the rest of May interviewing, researching, and writing.

My niece Xuân has rented a comfortable two bedroom flat for Granddaughter Lynda and I for the month. It is located several blocks from the beautiful China Beach, but more importantly is two blocks from my Aunt and Uncle’s house where the tastiest meals imaginable are to be had. Can’t wait to get started on the next phase of the project.