Sitting there, surrounded by locals, listening to them chat in their own language, Dan recognized something unique about Sài Gòn that had survived the war: the charm of its people, their incredible energy and resourcefulness. In his nightmares, the city was war-torn, ravaged with violence like the day he’d left it. Now, seeing it thrive brought him a sense of peace and consolation. He was starting to understand why other vets had said the return trip had helped them.
