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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!!!

Trip: Cambodia & Vietnam 2016

There are [162] stories from my trip: Cambodia & Vietnam 2016


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

VIETNAM | Sunday, 31 Jul 2016 | Views [294]

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

VIETNAM | Saturday, 30 Jul 2016 | Views [337]

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

VIETNAM | Friday, 29 Jul 2016 | Views [375]

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

VIETNAM | Thursday, 28 Jul 2016 | Views [369]

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

VIETNAM | Wednesday, 27 Jul 2016 | Views [306]

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 116 – 25th July 2016 Monday – Busy, busy, busy

AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 26 Jul 2016 | Views [317]

There was a wild storm overnight and there appears to be a fallen limb off a tree in the front yard. As it is raining I really haven't had a close look to see what needs to be done. It will have to wait until September. We left a little earlier for the ... Read more >


Day 115 – 24th July 2016 Sunday – Cold and Wet Adelaide

AUSTRALIA | Monday, 25 Jul 2016 | Views [327]

It was bloody freezing last night. Both mum and I didn't sleep well and needed to layer more clothes for sleeping. Bayley decided to sleep in bed with me and he kept me warm for part of the night. After breakfast I unpacked and did my washing. I then ... Read more >


Day 114 – 23rd July 2016 Saturday – Departure to Adelaide

NEW ZEALAND | Sunday, 24 Jul 2016 | Views [374]

We decided to have a sleep in due to our late check out. We had an early lunch before we left the Motel. We went back to the Botanical Gardens and went for a walk and spent some time looking in the conservatory and other buildings. Mum went back to the ... Read more >


Day 113 – 22nd July 2016 Friday – Tour of Christchurch City

NEW ZEALAND | Saturday, 23 Jul 2016 | Views [355]

We had arranged a 1 hour Open Top Double Decker City Highlights Tour for this morning. We drove the car a little up Bealey St where we parked the car and then walked for 25min to the Museum and I centre where we were due to join the tour. It was a lovely ... Read more >


Day 112 – 21st July 2016 Thursday – To Christchurch

NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 22 Jul 2016 | Views [335]

We were a little late getting up this morning and so it was 8.20am before we were on the road. We drove through Oamaru and stopped at Timaru at the Botanical Gardens for a toilet break and a cuppa. It is after 11am when we leave and it is a good 2 hours ... Read more >


Day 111 - 20th July 2016 Wednesday - To Dunedin

NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 21 Jul 2016 | Views [368]

We left Te Anau before 8am and travelled to Dunedin. The sky’s are clear and the sun is shining. The countryside is very pictures with rolling hills and nice green paddocks. We stopped and took photos of the sheep and cattle being strip fed on ... Read more >


Day 110 – 19th July 2916 Tuesday – Doubtful Sound

NEW ZEALAND | Wednesday, 20 Jul 2016 | Views [403]

We were picked up at 8.45am for our full day Doubtful Sound adventure. We are driven by coach to Manapouri, 25km away where we meet up with the people who have travelled from Queenstown by coach. We pick up our pre ordered picnic lunch. There is no direct ... Read more >


Day 109 – 18th July 2016 Monday – To Te Anau

NEW ZEALAND | Tuesday, 19 Jul 2016 | Views [339]

We were up early and all packed and n the road by 8am. The drive to Te Anau was an easy drive. We drove through Jacks Point where the wedding had been held. We arrived in Te Anau by 10am so we visited a couple of tour companies. We booked an afternoon ... Read more >


Day 108 – 17th July 2016 Sunday – Day After relaxing Luncheon

NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 18 Jul 2016 | Views [347]

We had a lazy morning. We did some washing and started packing for our departure tomorrow. I watched a movie before we headed off to the Wharf Pub for our last family function being lunch. We spent a few hours with family, talking about the wedding and ... Read more >


Day 107 – 16th July 2016 Saturday – Wedding Day

NEW ZEALAND | Sunday, 17 Jul 2016 | Views [303]

It is a nice clear day today for Ebony and Reece's wedding. We decide to take the drive to Glenorchy a small town nestled amid spectacular scenery including snow capped mountains and beech forests at the northern end of Lake Wakatipu. The local scenery ... Read more >


Day 106 – 15th July 2016 Friday – Exploring Queenstown

NEW ZEALAND | Saturday, 16 Jul 2016 | Views [328]

We woke up to a clear crisp morning with the mountain tops visible across the lake. It is 2C. We decided to walk into town to meet Gary and Lea. It only took 12min and was downhill for most of the way. Mum is concerned about walking back up the big hills.... Read more >


Day 105 – 14th July 2016 Thursday – Wanaka to Queenstown

NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 15 Jul 2016 | Views [340]

After breakfast we took some luggage down to the car and then decided to go for a walk along the Lake. It was drizzling with rain and a cold wind was coming off the Lake. Mum only managed about 10 min before she said she was going back. I continued on ... Read more >


Day 104 – 13th July 2016 Wednesday – Rain from Hell

NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 14 Jul 2016 | Views [287]

Well the expected rain came overnight and when we got up was pouring. I had had the worst nights sleep. We packed the car and waited until 9am before going to the tour office. Of course the walk has been cancelled and I was offered a place in the afternoon ... Read more >


Day 103 – 12th July 2016 Tuesday – Glacier Region

NEW ZEALAND | Wednesday, 13 Jul 2016 | Views [327]

On the road heading further south to the Glacier Region  by 8.30. Our first stop, at 10.30  was at Franz Josef  where we  went to the information centre where we had a cuppa before going inside. We obtained a map for both Franz Josef ... Read more >


Day 102 – 12th July 2016 Monday - Travelling to Westport, Punakaiki & Greymouth

NEW ZEALAND | Tuesday, 12 Jul 2016 | Views [401]

We were up and packed by 7.15 but there was ice on all the windows and we needed hot water to remove it. When we went to leave the park the boom gate didn't work as it was frozen. I had to wait for a staff member to come and toss hot water on it so we ... Read more >


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