10月23日原本計劃踏上我的第42個國家–越南，卻在機場卡關了！
事實上是我自己犯了一個低級的錯誤，早就在兩個月前決定的旅行，心想趁著轉機20小時的空隙，可以考察下越南和拜訪我的好朋友，但我卻在前三天才辦電子簽（需要3-15個工作天才能拿到，不算假日和週末），在拿到電子簽前還預定了酒店和接機，全部都是不可退的！看我多有信心啊～
到了機場還一直沒有辦法接受這個信息，一直狂查簽證的狀態，還是In Processing，不願意多花200元去辦理落地簽證。但在機場20個小時的時間，不舒服的機場酒店和一般般吃喝的消費，我卻也花了將近100美金，不敢相信也不想原諒自己。
不過人生不就是一場體驗和一場遊戲嗎？背著8公斤的背包，早上還睡眼惺忪下樓時少踏了一步膝蓋直擊地面，50、60、70以後的我是否還承受的起這些旅遊的折騰？我還年輕，我不會選擇躺平舒服的生活，想想，笑自己的傻和粗心，但嘴角又揚起了微笑。決定離開3個月後離開清邁後，再來胡志明待久一點、挑戰一下！
On October 23rd, I had originally planned to embark on my 42nd country – Vietnam. However, I encountered a snag at the airport!
In reality, it was my own rookie mistake. I had decided on this trip two months ago, thinking I could use the 20-hour layover to explore Vietnam and visit my good friend. However, I only applied for the electronic visa three days before the trip (which takes 3-15 working days to process, excluding holidays and weekends). I had already booked non-refundable hotels and airport transfers before obtaining the visa! Talk about overconfidence.
I couldn’t accept this information at the airport. I kept checking the visa status, which remained “In Processing.” I was reluctant to pay an extra $200 for a visa on arrival. Despite spending nearly $100 on uncomfortable airport hotels and mediocre food and drinks during the 20-hour layover, I can’t believe and don’t want to forgive myself.
But isn’t life just an experience and a game? Carrying an 8-kilogram backpack, I stumbled down the stairs in the morning with sleepy eyes, landing on my knees. Will I still endure such travel hassles at 50, 60, or 70? I’m still young, and I won’t choose a comfortable, laid-back life. Reflecting on my foolishness and carelessness, I can’t help but smile. After leaving Chiang Mai for three months, I’ll return to Ho Chi Minh City, stay a bit longer, and challenge myself a bit more!
