Vietnam
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Wednesday, 10 Aug 2011 | Views [464]
Woke up late - last night's coffee and excitement kept us up until after 1am! Weird. Cheap baguettes for breakfast - we had spotted them whilst out the night before. Got our drinks 'no ice'...but they came with... We were thirsty so drunk fast ... Read more >
Tuesday, 9 Aug 2011 | Views [665] | Comments [1]
Bray had a slow start today while Roni went to get a baguette and drink for brekkie. Even after eating Bray relaxed in bed until after 10am - recovering from the 'sleeper bus effect' of yesterday! We hit the pavements again today, with the addition ... Read more >
Monday, 8 Aug 2011 | Views [643]
Weary and sticky we arrived in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) around 0700...the bus dropped us on the main drag of District 1. When we checked our map this 'main drag' turned out to be the road our accomodation was on! Down a dark alley and we found it ... Read more >
Sunday, 7 Aug 2011 | Views [457]
Roni was feeling a bit rubbish this morning so Bray went out first and got breakfast to bring back. After eating and resting a little she was improved enough for us to go for a wander. We went exploring and found Nha Trang Cathedral - it was all ... Read more >
Saturday, 6 Aug 2011 | Views [584]
Not too much to report today. Another warm one :-) Had a look at Nha Trang from atop our building before going out to eat breakfast. Looks like we're next to an airforce-type base...cool! On our way home Bray couldn't control himself and had to ... Read more >
Friday, 5 Aug 2011 | Views [437]
A slower start today. We were inspired by our pinkness from yesterday to keep out of the sun! Breakfast, relaxing in our shady room before check out then off to use some wi-fi :-) Sorting accomodation for HCMC and the like...had cao lau for lunch ... Read more >
Thursday, 4 Aug 2011 | Views [1048]
We packed up in the morning again - in case of moving accomodation...then at reception they said not to bother and just to stay here for our last night :-) Score! On the bikes after a yummy breakfast this morning and off to An Bang Beach. We got ... Read more >
Wednesday, 3 Aug 2011 | Views [453]
Today began with a complimentary brekkie (included in our room price) BUFFET! We went hard and enjoyed the goodness. Back home after that to crunch some numbers and re-pack as they were maybe going to send us to the hotel we had actually booked ... Read more >
Tuesday, 2 Aug 2011 | Views [633]
We are now in Hoi An - yay! The bus picked us up after breakfast today then we hit the road. This particular bus was doing its bit for fuel conservation by going extremely slow the whole way. What a change to our last bus ride from Laos! The suspension ... Read more >
Monday, 1 Aug 2011 | Views [490] | Comments [1]
After breakfast we rented two bikes and headed out...first to book our seat on the bus for tomorrow morning then off into the wild :-)
Our first stop was at the Ampitheatre and Elephant Temple ...at least we think so...following the directions we ... Read more >
Sunday, 31 Jul 2011 | Views [571]
So...the sleeping bus was an experience. Filled all the seats up then the aisles were chocka block with local peeps sleeping on bamboo mats too! both of us managed a few hours sleep though. Carried our packs along Le Loi until we found our accomodation.... Read more >
Saturday, 30 Jul 2011 | Views [472]
Slow start to the day. Shower was having morning problems, so watched a lil x games 17 till it sorted itself out. Cleaned and breaki done, a relaxed the rest of the morning watching more X Games, Movies and MTV. Checked out at 12 and headed to the ... Read more >
Friday, 29 Jul 2011 | Views [774]
This morning we awoke to another beautiful day in Ha Long. At breakfast Trouc gave us the :-( news that there was a typhoon warning and the government had directed all boats to return their tourists to Ha Long City...so we were not going to Cat ... Read more >
Thursday, 28 Jul 2011 | Views [586]
Today we journeyed to Ha (decending) Long (dragon) Bay. Early pick up by our guide Trouc and good chats while we waited for the bus (he has a new baby son and very proud - cute). On the bus everyone in our group of 20 or so people were checking ... Read more >
Wednesday, 27 Jul 2011 | Views [394]
An early(-ish) start was had today as we had to make it to Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum in the AM before they closed up at 10.30am. We walked there (no doubling back required - yay!) and walked around the complex to queue (an epic and windy line) then ... Read more >
Tuesday, 26 Jul 2011 | Views [482]
We both had difficulty getting up this morning - even Roni. Yesterday's adventure was exhausting (though fun!). After breakfast at The World (where we stay) we wandered off around Hoan Kiem Lake. The heat was INTENSE after the coolness of Laos ... Read more >
Monday, 25 Jul 2011 | Views [648]
Another early start for Bray - no wonder he makes the most of sleep in opportunities when they arise!! :-) Off to the bus station at 0700 to try and negotiate the purchase of our bus tickets to Thanh Hoa (Viet Nam)...this was tricksy as we only ... Read more >
