Mar 14, 2010 - Trouble Uploading Pics!!

HI GUYS, I HAVE PICS TO UPLOAD.SO STAY TUNED!! I'AM HAVING TROUBLE FINDING INTERNET CAFE'S THAT SUPPORT MY CHIP, SO I MAY HAVE TO HEAD BACK DOWNTOWN SAIGON, TO GET THEM UPLOADED. ... SAIGON WOMEN ARE SO BEAUTIFUL!! THE PLACE CONSISTED OF A HUGE OUTDOOR SEATING AREA,AND INSIDE 3 FLOORS HIGH OF WINDOW, ULTRA MODERN CHIC DECOR. ... THE DRINKS WERE AMAZING,AND DONE UP BEAUTIFULLY.HI GUYS, I HAVE PICS TO UPLOAD.SO STAY TUNED!! I'AM HAVING TROUBLE FINDING INTERNET CAFE'S THAT SUPPORT MY CHIP, SO I MAY HAVE TO HEAD BACK DOWNTOWN SAIGON, TO GET THEM UPLOADED. ... SAIGON WOMEN ARE SO BEAUTIFUL!! THE PLACE CONSISTED OF A HUGE OUTDOOR SEATING AREA,AND INSIDE 3 FLOORS HIGH OF WINDOW, ULTRA MODERN CHIC DECOR. ... THE DRINKS WERE AMAZING,AND DONE UP BEAUTIFULLY....

Mar 13, 2010 - Homesick or Homeless!?家なき子

It's my first weekend in Vietnam.It's my first weekend in Vietnam....

Mar 12, 2010 - Our Two Days In Hong Kong

Thursday 11th March Day 61 Arriving in what can only be described as an International Container Port the size of Leeds, housing every colour & size container you could imagine, emblazoned with various names complete with all the gigantic cranes to move them around like Lego! With cargo ships to match, huge, gigantic and mega! We decided it was definitely a ‘man-thing’ I failed miserably at getting even remotely interested once I had seen them, but “all things mechanical Bill” enjoyed the organised chaos that evolved at all times of day and night. We got back to the ship and after dinner we set sail for our next port of call which is in Nha Trang in Vietnam. ... The sail away from the port was fantastic, weaving our way through the hundreds of ships in the area.Thursday 11th March Day 61 Arriving in what can only be described as an International Container Port the size of Leeds, housing every colour & size container you could imagine, emblazoned with various names complete with all the gigantic cranes to move them around like Lego! With cargo ships to match, huge, gigantic and mega! We decided it was definitely a ‘man-thing’ I failed miserably at getting even remotely interested once I had seen them, but “all things mechanical Bill” enjoyed the organised chaos that evolved at all times of day and night. We got back to the ship and after dinner we set sail for our next port of call which is in Nha Trang in Vietnam. ... The sail away from the port was fantastic, weaving our way through the hundreds of ships in the area....

Mar 11, 2010 - I am in Vietnam! いきなりホームシック！？

Finally I am in Vietnam! After 16 hour flight from Vancouver, I was so exhausted that I slep very well.Finally I am in Vietnam! After 16 hour flight from Vancouver, I was so exhausted that I slep very well....

Mar 9, 2010 - Hanoi to Hoi An

We flew in to Hanoi, which made Bangkok look incredibly laid back as we were told it's a city wih a population of 6 million, with 4 million motorbikes. ... You could buy whatever you chose in Hanoi as long as you found the correct street, there were streets of shops just selling sellotape, wedding dresses and we even saw a row of shops out of town with piles of dead dogs - ready for the restaurants to chop up and cook. ... Our initial impression of Hanoi was that it was overwhelmingly busy, noisy and dirty but we soon saw its charms and grew attached. ... After a day in Hanoi we went on a trip to Halong Bay to stay overnight on a traditional junk boat. ... We met lots of interesting people to speak to and in the evening we moored up in a beautiful bay expecting a tranquil evening, but our guide had other ideas and we were bizzarely treated to a Karaoke evening with the Vietnamese locals and Japanese tourists competing for the microphone! We returned to Hanoi and went to see Tam Coc (3 caves) which was a riverside equivalent of the limestone outcrops in Halong Bay. ...

Mar 9, 2010 - Braces!!

Well today was the day I had my braces put on, and Tan continued with his dental work.Well today was the day I had my braces put on, and Tan continued with his dental work....

Mar 9, 2010 - Departing to Hanoi with JALでいくハノイ１６時間の旅

The time has come! Regardless of whether I am ready or not, it's time to leave to Vietnam. My flight to Hanoi was with Japan Airlines. ... 成田空港のリフレッシュルームはお勧めです！１０００円で一時間仮眠室を使わせてくれます。しかもシャワーつき。 BUT, after another 6 hours flight from Tokyo to Hanoi, I was exhausted. ... Now I don't care what will happen to me in Vietnam but please let me sleep! I am tired and sleepy.The time has come! Regardless of whether I am ready or not, it's time to leave to Vietnam. My flight to Hanoi was with Japan Airlines. ... 成田空港のリフレッシュルームはお勧めです！１０００円で一時間仮眠室を使わせてくれます。しかもシャワーつき。 BUT, after another 6 hours flight from Tokyo to Hanoi, I was exhausted. ... Now I don't care what will happen to me in Vietnam but please let me sleep! I am tired and sleepy....

Mar 7, 2010 - Moving on - to Saigon (and trying not to make Apocalpse Now references)

Saturday 6th March I’m writing this on the plane from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). ... We have just realised that we are a quarter of the way through our trip - and it has flown past! We have had a good couple of days, with a bit more time to ourselves.Saturday 6th March I’m writing this on the plane from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). ... We have just realised that we are a quarter of the way through our trip - and it has flown past! We have had a good couple of days, with a bit more time to ourselves....

Mar 6, 2010 - Sapa takes the cake

After sadly saying goodbye to Hoi An we flew to Hanoi, Vietnam's Capitol city. ... We had a nice time in Hanoi visiting Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum where he is on display as well as his former presidential grounds and house. ... We spent a lot of time in Hanoi walking around and watching the city change from a busy business hub during the day to a very relaxed and easy going town at night. ... After being in Hanoi for two days we headed on the overnight train to Sapa. ... In the afternoon we enjoyed some time at the market before catching our LAST overnight train back to Hanoi. ...

Mar 6, 2010 - Cambodia and Vietnam

Wowsers! It's been a really long time since we last wrote.); Halong Bay with it's famous and beautiful islands; and finally Hanoi, where we're planning on visiting the war museum this afternoon, having seen the world famous water puppet show last night. ... Along the way we've had three sleeper train experiences.Wowsers! It's been a really long time since we last wrote.); Halong Bay with it's famous and beautiful islands; and finally Hanoi, where we're planning on visiting the war museum this afternoon, having seen the world famous water puppet show last night. ... Along the way we've had three sleeper train experiences....

Mar 5, 2010 - Sapa to Hue (via Halong Bay) - a whistlestop tour of north Vietnam

Tuesday 2nd March Writing this on the overnight train from Hanoi to Hue – and it is a step down in cleanliness and comfort from the trains to and from Lau Cai (although it is notionally the same class). ... We are just getting ready to leave for Hoi An after a day in Hue. ... Our guide – Huey – tells us that we have done a two day itinerary in one day and is keen that we move on to Hoi An this morning, which is a bit of a pity as Hue seems really nice – more laid back than Hanoi, but still has a buzz (and also has more motorbikes than you can shake a stick at, but they are a bit less aggressive). ... We would have liked to have seen a bit more of Hue, but we have heard good things about Hoi An, so hopefully it all evens itself out. ...

Mar 5, 2010 - Sapa - with words and more photos!

We have survived the traffic madness that is Hanoi, and are now in this peaceful mountain town, very close to the Chinese border. ... Coming into land at Hanoi was amazing – there was a heavy mist, which made everything look monochrome and this added to the fact that things (the houses, the fields etc) just looked different, made it a real wow! Similarly, on the drive in from the airport we passed what seemed to be the full panoply of Vietnamese life – from rice paddies full of workers in their conical hats and ploughs drawn by bullocks, to modern looking houses. ... Hanoi seems to be a very interesting city – it is not sure whether it wants to be western or not, or whether it wants to be communist or not. ... It was rush hour, so every one of Hanoi’s 2. ... Yesterday (Friday) we did a tour of Hanoi, with Tung as our guide. ...