Bình, 24 — Flood in Hoi An
![Binh Flood Hoi An Photography Alden Anderson Bình with his broom, Hoi An Flood](https://360nomad.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Binh-Flood-Hoi-An-Photography-Alden-Anderson.jpg)
Bình, 24 — Hoi An Flood
Bình poses with his broom outside of his home during the flood in Hoi An, Vietnam.
“While I was swimming around in the flood, I saw him (Alden) taking pictures so I posed for a photo. I was using that broom to push the trash stuck on the walls away.”
“I decided to stop in my dear Hoi An. I love people here because they are loving, caring, and willing to support each other, which is very touching.”
The flood in Hoi An is actually an overflow of the Thu Bon River. Therefore, the river current is still moving through the streets and it carries trash along with it.
Bình came to live and work in Hoi An to start a new life. “Since I was 18, I’ve lived independently without relying on my family. I’ve traveled alone around Vietnam to start my own career. I am from Ninh Binh. Last year, I decided to stop in my dear Hoi An. I love people here because they are loving, caring, and willing to support each other, which is very touching.”
Bình rented a house to open a coffee shop in a small alley in Hoi An. However, the coffee shop has been closed due to Covid-19 and natural disasters (floods). “During this flood, I just stay in my coffeeshop because I don’t know where to go. I don’t know many locals, so I just stay here to look after my property”. Despite the difficulties, Binh stays positive. “I am Vietnamese. Being negative and sad doesn’t make the disasters go away. Therefore, we should accept it with a smile and soon everything will be back to normal.”
When travel does return to normal, you can come to Hoi An and visit Bình’s coffee shop at 11/3 Nguyen Thai Hoc (down the alley next to the blue building).
Bình, 24 years old
Hoi An Vietnam
![Binh and his dog Hoi An Binh and his dog Hoi An](https://360nomad.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Binh-and-his-dog-Hoi-An.jpg)
We returned to see Bình, give him his photo, learn about his life, and meet his beautiful dalmatian whom he rescued.
“I am Vietnamese. Being negative and sad doesn’t make disasters go away. Therefore, we should accept it with a smile and soon everything will be back to normal.”