There have been two times where I’ve travelled to a country outside the United States. Both of those times were in Vietnam when I was in the 5th and 8th grade. The first time I went, my family and I stayed in Ho Chi Minh City, and I got to visit the Nha Rong Wharf building, located off the Saigon River. This cultural site fascinated me, not only because of the appearance of the building, but as well as the history behind it. I learned that this is the location of former President Ho Chi Minh’s memorial. It was interesting seeing the design and how different buildings were in other cultures. After witnessing this building and learning about my family’s culture, I became more appreciative of where my family origin began.
