AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 31 Mar 2010 | Views [565] | Comments [5]
Asher feeling Ok - he had a little breakfast which he kept down. We decided we'd stick to our plans for at the start of the trip or after 10k's we might have access to a motorbike to take him somewhere if he got tired or sick. Our trek began at 8am ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 31 Mar 2010 | Views [330] | Comments [2]
From our hotel menu we chose our delicious and filling breakfast - a lovely change to just a banana and bread roll - vegetable omelette, baguette, banana and dark chocolate pancake, jam and drinks. After this we had loads of energy to do a small 7km walk ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 31 Mar 2010 | Views [489]
Sapa Arrived in the darkness of early morning and was led (by tout)to one of the numerous minibuses waiting to pounce on tourists heading further into the mountains. We were told that we would be going in 10 minutes after negotiating a price and getting ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 25 Mar 2010 | Views [348] | Comments [1]
At 6:30am, to the Vietnamese version of "I am your Lady and You are My Man..." we were awoken. It was Saturday and this incident hadn't happened this early to us before. We had walked the streets in various towns listening to classical, elevator ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 25 Mar 2010 | Views [345]
In the morning we wlked to the Temple of Literature which was a few k's but I'm glad we didn't opt for the taxi as it is when walking that you find the interesting alleyways and 'real' sights of the city. So many tuorists get taxis everywhere as they ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Monday, 22 Mar 2010 | Views [313] | Comments [1]
We went and saw 2 Chinese temples. One was built for a loyal, ordinary man who people now worship. Early in the morning, after going to the fish market, we walked to an old Cham well and met an old man carrying water and keeping the tradition going who ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Monday, 22 Mar 2010 | Views [407] | Comments [4]
Dad and I hired a motorbike for $4 for the day and took off. On our manual Honda Wave, we rode to the beach. Once there, in a quiet area, I rode the motorbike (with Dad on the back) around some small roads. We went for a swim and coming back we met ... Read more >
VIETNAM | Monday, 22 Mar 2010 | Photo Gallery
Danang-non-desript. Hanoi - a hip modern swinging feel good city mixed with a pinch of exotic and historical Vietnam
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AUSTRALIA | Monday, 22 Mar 2010 | Views [314]
We had breakfast at Mr Kim's on the river. He's been a chef around the world. His banana pancake with honey has been my favourite. With an Old Town ticket we visited a couple of old houses (300-500 years old and well preserved). They were built by ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Monday, 22 Mar 2010 | Views [324] | Comments [1]
We arrived, after a 12 hour trip, to Hoi An at 6:30am. After walking around for 3 hours we found a room at a central hotel. We walked around the markets and across a bridge to a quieter peninsular. Having lunch and dinner on the river was nice and so was ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Monday, 22 Mar 2010 | Views [362] | Comments [2]
12.3.10 Vin Pearl Land In the morning we walked to the cable car station to hop on over to VinPearl Island. Going across the sea on the cable car was cool as we were higher than the roller coaster and slides. It's the longest cable car across water ... Read more >
VIETNAM | Monday, 22 Mar 2010 | Photo Gallery
A graceful, creative, magical and comfortable World Heritage town , central Vietnam
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AUSTRALIA | Monday, 22 Mar 2010 | Views [367] | Comments [1]
11.3.10 Nha Trang This morning we walked to the Cham Towers. Along the way we crossed a river that was full of blue painted fishing boats that had eyes painted on the bow of the boat to spot the fish. At the Cham Towers we saw four of the original ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 21 Mar 2010 | Views [318] | Comments [1]
Hi to all follwing our trip or looking in from time to time and sending in messages especially new ones from Mel and co., Fiona and co. and I hope that all is going well for you guys - Leanne, Steve and Ethan - hope your tunmmies were bubbling with excitement ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 21 Mar 2010 | Views [425]
Went to Tailor and the two pieces first ordered were perfect - the last halter neck top had to be adjusted in places - but they took off on their moto and were back in hour - showing a bit too much cleavage so put in a few more stitches while on and we ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Friday, 19 Mar 2010 | Views [1218] | Comments [9]
3.3.10 Kuala Lumpur When we got out of the airport we got on an a bus to the city and then we got on a train to our motel - Matahari Lodge. We had 3 beds. Went to Chinatown for dinner where there was lots of pretty red lanterns. I had oily fried rice ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 16 Mar 2010 | Views [453] | Comments [3]
Arrived in Hoi An at 6:30am quite tired and grumpy. The bus dropped us outside a hotel on the town's fringe and we were immediately offered a rom for $15US a night. We decided to look closer to the central area following advice from both KLonely PLanet, ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Monday, 15 Mar 2010 | Views [590] | Comments [1]
In Da Lat still-didn't want an early start to get the bus down the mountain so took it easy. Had hot frenchsticks from down the street with avocado for breakfast - this white bread isn't get worked off despite allthe walking! Also bought a white creamy ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 14 Mar 2010 | Views [571] | Comments [3]
Here's the deatils for our day out in Da Lat with Hung, our taxi driver from 10am to 3:30pm ($40). We had a lovely driver who's English was OK. We did a bit of research on what some of the local tors were offering and decided to pick our favourites and ... Read more >
VIETNAM | Sunday, 14 Mar 2010 | Photo Gallery
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