The staff deemed it important to meet the Quy Nhon Public Library Director. He apparently lives in an apartment on site, and, seeing as how it was early morning, one of the staff knocked on his door and apprised him of a visitor. The Director emerged and opened up his office to host this writer. He couldn't have been more gracious, serving tea and talking through the interpreter, Thuy. I offered my regrets that the US had visited war on their small country and that we are beginning to form a peaceful alliance with the people of Vietnam. He waved aside any talk of the past conflict saying that we don't talk about the war. It's behind us and we go forward to a brighter future. He and Thuy spoke of their connection with Saigon University, both having graduated from there.
 The Quy Nhon Public Library Director at his office desk. |
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