For our last free afternoon, the girls decided to go back to the market. We thought it was going to be a quick trip, but then it turned into a major event. Having been there so long, we pretty much knew how much things were worth and really good negotiators, except for a few times when we did't feel like bargaining and just paid their price. After the market, we met a few of the UEF kids for frozen yogurt, but I left early 'cause I know how hard it is for me to pack. We had our farwell dinner at a place called tourist village, which was an outdoor resort type area and really pretty!
When we got back, we had to settle our bills with the hotel which turned into a huge ordeal. My rooms was okay, but some rooms were being charged for things the hotel didn't even give us! The students wanted to have a party for us with "singing and dancing", and most of the guys had gone earlier. Right as we were about to leave, one of the Vietnamese girls came to the Hotel with gifts and cards for us. It was a perfectly timed surprise. As soon as she left, and we were all outside, a blackout hit! I was so thankful I wasn't stuck in an elevator or something.
We decided to walk to the Karaoke place, which ended up being a bad idea. Everyone had warned us about muggers on the motorbikes, and sadly we had a first hand experience. There was a motorbike with two guys on it sitting on the sidewalk almost waiting for us, and they drove by and snagged Elizabeth's purse. It was horrible, but thankfully she didn't have her passport or anything with her. We all ended up staying up late and packing, so it was a pretty lowkey night, other than that.
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