In March of 2005, I visited Vietnam for two weeks with two friends. I fell in love with the the country, it's people and the culture. I was told there is a great need for English teachers there. I decided I would return to teach English if I could. By the end of 2005, I had left my job of 12 years, sold my home, most of my belongings, and left Portland to visit family in Massachusetts. On March 1st, 2006 I left for a 3 month trip which ended in Vietnam.