Myself and two other Vets (Richard from Montana and Will from Santa Rosa) flew into Hanoi on December 5th, 1999.  After four days there we took a 16 hour train to Dong Ha, capitol of Quang,Tri Province.  This was project destination of the  Vietnam Veterans Restoration Project (VVRP)14th team (us), the funding of 5 homes for disabled Vietnam vets.  The days there brought us in contact with many people and places; we worked, ate, and experienced much in that time.  After completion of the project the team ended up and parted ways in Hue, just before Christmas.  I stayed on, figuring my vacation time starts now.  Two weeks later I returned to San Francisco from Saigon/ Ho Chiminh City.

This trip proved to be one of the most rewarding and exciting times of my life; in fact, it seems the second time around was worth the first.

As an artist, I photographed every person, place, and thing as I saw them to be.  I simply attempted to document my time spent there.  I hope you get a feel for the journey, of which it truly was.  I'm still in the process of re-adjusting and I like what I see so far.

 I really thank all those of VVRP for all their effort into making this trip a reality.  I also want to mention my new sculpture and painting friends at the Hue School of Art - we shall meet again.  Thanks for your warmth, love and talents.  I'm inspired!