Anyone that has worked for the government can tell you that the way the government does things rarely makes sense. This statement definitely includes the flight path Peace Corps chose for my journey back to America. There is a restriction they have, that they must use American carriers or other airlines partnered with the US Government for any travel arrangements purchased by a government agency.
Because of this rule, Peace Corps ended up buying me a ticket that is $1,700 and stops in 5 stops (three of which are in three different countries). I got curious and did my own search, and as a private citizen I can get a flight for $899 with two stops. CRAZY!
So get this—here is my flight plan:
Phnom Penh to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh)
In Saigon for 15 hour layover.
Saigon to Hong Kong.
Hong Kong to San Francisco.
San Francisco to Seattle.
While I was REALLY not excited about the 15 hour layover, it did turn out to be very interesting. Today is actually the Vietnamese Independence day! So I got to see this crazy concert where EVERYONE was WAY excited to be Vietnamese. And I also got to see a really cool, INSANELY long fireworks display. As much as I didn’t want to come home, I’m glad I got to see this!
Peace and love!
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