Great Advice and Good Intentions

We are blessed to have people around us who are very knowledgeable about teaching overseas.  We are also blessed by people offering advice with the best of intentions.  For instance, the old Vietnam veteran who let us know that traffic is horrible in Vietnam.  Thank you sir, but I already knew that.  It seems that when you embark on something "unusual" people are inclined to offer their two cents.  So far, the best advice I have gotten was to settle in and concentrate on teaching.  It may seem like common sense.  If I hadn't already *ahem* been planning at least five different treks through various jungles; I would have realized this advice was probably far from common for new teachers in a new country.  Focusing in on what is important (teaching) and doing our very best job is key.  Jeff and I have talked about our job goals quite a lot lately.  We both agree that our jobs are our primary focus.  We can't wait to get settled in and start teaching!