Short Update

Good morning, all!

Just a quick note to let you know that Martha is en route from Vietnam to Myanmar. There is lots going on onboard, including staff/student preparations for the "Sea Olympics," where each floor ("sea") competes. Martha hasn't had a chance to blog about China or Vietnam, but is thinking of one and all.

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