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Cambodia and Vietnam 2016 A quick look at Cambodia and then visiting our favourite country, Vietnam for a 5 month stay. Look out Hoian here we come!!!

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Day 121 – 30th July 2016 Saturday – Same, same but different - Not

Sunday, 31 Jul 2016 | Views [293]

Kevin didn't go riding this morning as he was feeling tired. I headed to the gym at 8am for a 2 hour session. I included the Pilates and Yoga stretches from the book. Vicky also was at the gym and she did some it the stomach ones with me. I was able ... Read more >


Day 120 – 29th July 2016 Friday – Motor bike maintenance & Lawn Bowls

Saturday, 30 Jul 2016 | Views [334]

Kevin went riding with Michael and Andrew on the old Danang Road to Danang. It is the first time they have ridden this road. It is 50km round trip that took 1hr 50min. He was exhausted when he got back . I  had a Skype call with Jasmine from Topica ... Read more >


Day 119 – 28th July 2016 Thursday – Danang

Friday, 29 Jul 2016 | Views [373]

Kevin went riding alone to Montgomery Golf Links. I headed to Danang to renew my drivers licence. Well, as we all know, the Vietnamese change the rules all the time, so now I am unable to renew my licence as I don't have temporary residence papers. WTF.... Read more >


Day 118 – 27th July 2016 Wednesday – Settling Back into VN way of life

Thursday, 28 Jul 2016 | Views [367]

I was up at 7am and Kevin had gone riding with Michael and Andrew to Marble Mountain.  I unpacked the goodies I had bought back which were mainly centred around the kitchen. I then sent some emails re Sportsmed and Topica for teaching.  I went ... Read more >


Day 117 – 26th July 2016 Tuesday – Long travel day to HoiAn

Wednesday, 27 Jul 2016 | Views [304]

Happy birthday Dwayne. The taxi I had ordered arrived on time and I was at the airport by 6.30am. After checking in I sat with an older couple who were going to Thailand for 2 months. They mentioned places to visit, Hoa Hin and Ao Nang. I had put on ... Read more >


Day 95 – 4th July 2016 Monday – Flight Home

Tuesday, 5 Jul 2016 | Views [299]

I wondered back to Vincom for opening at 9.30 as I wanted to buy another thermos to take to NZ. Near Vincom as I went to step off the footpath my ankle twisted and I fell down scraping my little toe and knee. Luckily nothing was broken. I headed for ... Read more >


Day 94 – 3rd July 2016 Sunday – Department Stores

Monday, 4 Jul 2016 | Views [290]

After breakfast I decided to see if I could get some glasses made within 24 hours. I researched online and decided to try Ngoc Toan Optic at 106 Le Thanh Ton St which is just behind the market. Unfortunately they said they need 5 days to make a really ... Read more >


Day 93 – 2nd July 2016 Saturday – To HCMC

Sunday, 3 Jul 2016 | Views [276]

I was up and ready for my ride to the airport at 6.45am. I locked all the windows, Kevin's bike was chained to the bars on the window, the gate etc.  Dung came and helped with my bags. The car was comfortable and we took the long way to the airport.... Read more >


Day 92 – 1st July 2016 Friday – Packing and Lawn Bowls

Saturday, 2 Jul 2016 | Views [278]

Last minute washing and cleaning this morning. Finished packing and suitcase ove 20kgs, so had to repack and leave some gear behind. Headed to the gym about 10.30 and did over an hour workout. I again ran on the treadmill and could feel it in my left ... Read more >


Day 91 – 30th June 2016 Thursday – Farewells

Friday, 1 Jul 2016 | Views [343]

Another lazy morning with a little more packing. I dropped into Garry and Vicky’s to return the winter clothes Vicky gave me. Vicky wasn't home and so I left them with Garry. I then went to the gym and did over an hour workout. I even managed to ... Read more >


Day 90 - 29th June 2016 Wednesday – Gym and rain

Thursday, 30 Jun 2016 | Views [385]

I had a lazy morning just pottering, washing and packing a few things ready for going home. I went into town and bought a Bahn Mi at Phuong's and then went to Almanity. I set up by the pool and ate my lunch before heading to the gym. I worked out for ... Read more >


Day 89 - 28th June 2016 Tuesday – Yoga

Wednesday, 29 Jun 2016 | Views [313]

I was up by 5am and after breakfast headed to the beach for my last yoga session. It had rained again overnight and it is very wet on the roads. I had bought a month or 12 lesson pass and this is my last one. I explained to Natalie that I was heading ... Read more >


Day 88 – 27th June 2016 Monday – Physio and Kevin leaves for Bangkok

Tuesday, 28 Jun 2016 | Views [305]

Kevin rode with Andrew and Michael to Montgomery Golf links. I did some washing and cleaning before heading to change some money and then to Tam the Physio for a 2 hour treatment. It was again  a strenuous  workout that included over an hour ... Read more >


Day 87 - 26th June 2016 Sunday - Victoria Hotel Brunch

Monday, 27 Jun 2016 | Views [304]

Kevin went for a leisure ride to Lady Buddha with Michael and Andrew. They didn't go into the Pagoda but stopped outside and took photos as proof that they had ridden there. It was a ride of some 70 km which took 2 ½ hours. When he got home he ... Read more >


Day 86 – 25th June 2016 Saturday – Yoga and beach

Sunday, 26 Jun 2016 | Views [308]

Kevin didn't ride again this morning as he is saving himself for the big ride tomorrow to Lady Buddha past Danang. I went to yoga at the beach and then stayed at Soul Kitchen until after lunch.  Kevin came down but left shortly after lunch as the ... Read more >


Day 85 – 24th June 2016 Friday – Massage and Lawn Bowls

Saturday, 25 Jun 2016 | Views [394]

Kevin went riding with Andrew and Michael to Fusion Mia and they did 31.4 their best time ever. Kevin came home very happy. I went for a massage with Jane at Nomad. From here I went to Soul Kitchen to pick up he long sleeve sweater I had ordered and ... Read more >


Day 84 – 23rd June 2016 Thursday – Chicken Curry Night

Friday, 24 Jun 2016 | Views [340]

Kevin didn't go riding as he was resting for his big ride tomorrow. I did some washing and then Kevin was still stressing that his money hadn't arrived into his bank account. I spent over an hour looking at the transaction and finding it had been rejected.... Read more >


Day 83 - 22nd June 2016 Wednesday – Bike ride date

Thursday, 23 Jun 2016 | Views [285]

Kevin rode with Andrew and Michael to Montgomery. Kevin then went to the bank and picked up his ATM card. I went to the gym and did another session before hitting the pool. Vicky had been in the gym earlier and so she came over and set up next to us ... Read more >


Day 82 – 21st June 2016 Tuesday – Gym and Pool

Wednesday, 22 Jun 2016 | Views [376]

Kevin rode to Montgomery Golf links this morning and he wasn't happy with his times. I decided to hit the gym and did a workout for over an  hour. I then headed to the pool and Kevin was just arriving. He had taken his bike to repair shop to have ... Read more >


Day 81 – 20th June 2016 Monday – Almanity Pool

Tuesday, 21 Jun 2016 | Views [242]

Kevin rode with Mike and Andrew to Montgomery Golf links. I did some study on my last TESOL elective while I waited for Dram to show for her lesson. Next thing Dung turns up to fix the upstairs toilet and then he says that Dram wouldn't be coming for ... Read more >


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