VIETNAM | Sunday, 31 Oct 2010 | Views [2633]
I
woke up to darkness. An all pervading black. I knew it was daylight
because I could hear Vietnam doing what it does best on the roads
outside the hotel window. The cacophony of commuting traffic had been
singing in disharmonious accord for an hour ... Read more >
Tags: health, hospitals, scenery
VIETNAM | Tuesday, 26 Oct 2010 | Views [923]
Waking
to the view of Halong Bay's karst mountains required repeated pinches
to ensure I wasn't still dreaming. Finding out the switch for the air
conditioner was just outside the door made me realise I'm always
dreaming. The Belgium ... Read more >
Tags: boat, sailing, scenery
VIETNAM | Tuesday, 26 Oct 2010 | Views [2472]
3
days cruising on Rancho Relaxo shouldn't have to start at 7am. Being
paid to get up that early for work makes such an effort sensible with
the axiom 'sooner started, sooner finished'. Choosing a guided tour
probably ... Read more >
Tags: boats, roads, sailing, scenery
VIETNAM | Wednesday, 20 Oct 2010 | Views [1140]
Sleeper
trains are such a good idea I can't believe they aren't used for
commuting. You wouldn't get jolted awake every 20 seconds and people
could dribble on a pillow instead of their neighbours shoulder. For
long distance travel, not only do you ... Read more >
Tags: hill tribes, scenery, transport