
We had 32 or so people at the dinner. Somehow it was less than $300 for everyone. It just doesn't seem right for everyone to drink and eat as much as they can and it be less than $300, but I certainly was not going to complain. I think we ate just about everything on the menu and the beer was flowing just as fast. To top it off, Vietnam was playing in the football semi-finals of the SEA Games. They won 2-1 and it was complete pandemonium. The cheers was so loud and literally lasted for hours. The streets were jammed with people and you couldn't go anywhere. It was a sight to see.
We somehow made it through the crowds (where I experienced riding on a motorbike) and ended up at a karaoke bar. This is where it really got funny and people came out of their shells. There were quite a few really good singers (Huyen & Vinh in particular), but there is clear evidence that the machine was broken. I somehow scored 87 out of 100, which for anyone who knows how bad my singing is provides proof of the machine's flawed scoring system. The team has a great rule for the scoring. If you score below 100, you have to pay 20,000 dong (about $1.50); if you are below 80, you have to pay 40,000 dong. This pays for the party. I gave them 100,000 dong just so I wouldn't have to sing again.
I had a really great time and the team seemed to enjoy it too. It's an experience I will never forget and one I can't wait to have again. What a great group of people to work with!!!
P.S. That is apple juice we are drinking in the picture. I wouldn't want anyone to think we were enjoying too many beverages.
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