Nov 18, 2009 - Good Morning Vietnam

Hello there.Hello there....

Nov 17, 2009 - Sunshine and Rain in Nha Trang

On arrival in Nha Trang at 6am there was a wonderful red sunrise across the 6km beach. ... Nha Trang is a backpacker favourite (meaning there are loads of places to drink, eat, dive etc) but in fact the place has a surprising amount of 'haute culture' things to do too. ... With a few hours of daylight to spare I decided to head to the Nha Trang port, about 4km away. ... Fetching don't you think? So so far haven't quite been able to appreciate the magical beach atmosphere of Nha Trang. ...

Nov 17, 2009 - Miss Saigon; I don't think so

After our few days at the beachside town of Hoi An we flew to Ho Chi Minh city (aka Saigon)for another dose of fast-paced city life.After our few days at the beachside town of Hoi An we flew to Ho Chi Minh city (aka Saigon)for another dose of fast-paced city life....

Nov 16, 2009 - The Colour Purple

Well took the plunge last night at the local beauty salon beside my guesthouse.Well took the plunge last night at the local beauty salon beside my guesthouse....

Nov 15, 2009 - STILL Hanging out in Hoi An..

Decided to stay another night in Hoi An before moving on to Nha Trang (that's the main backpacker party beach town further south. ... ) Hoi An is quiet (for Viet Nam that is) and I feel I need the rest from travelling (if anyone still in the working world can understand THAT contradiction in terms!). ... Hoi An is a mid point between North and South Vietnam. ... That said the food here in Hoi An is great. ... This morning early risers caught the Sunday morning boat races here in Hoi An. ...

Nov 14, 2009 - Where are you; My Son ?

NOTE: I have added my own photos to the previous log entries- please go back to see a smattering of shots of my beautiful wife in Vietnam. Hello from our last day in Hoi An . ... After some aggressive bargaining for souvenirs Dacia and I ended the day drinking 18 cent beers on the sidewalk watching the local women try to coax tourists into their restaurants.NOTE: I have added my own photos to the previous log entries- please go back to see a smattering of shots of my beautiful wife in Vietnam. Hello from our last day in Hoi An . ... After some aggressive bargaining for souvenirs Dacia and I ended the day drinking 18 cent beers on the sidewalk watching the local women try to coax tourists into their restaurants....

Nov 14, 2009 - Hoi An - A Hassle-Free Haven (well nearly..)

Started the day with a 3 mile run to the local beach - Cua Dai (took a slightly different route to the one I did yesterday afternoon). Hoi An is a busy little spot. ... I've bumped into lots of travellers I've met along the Ho Chi Minh trail.Started the day with a 3 mile run to the local beach - Cua Dai (took a slightly different route to the one I did yesterday afternoon). Hoi An is a busy little spot. ... I've bumped into lots of travellers I've met along the Ho Chi Minh trail....

Nov 13, 2009 - Southern Journey to Hoi An

Hello again- sitting comfortably in Hoi An . ... Just amazing.Hello again- sitting comfortably in Hoi An . ... Just amazing....

Nov 13, 2009 - Hue to Hoi An

Did half an hour of yoga in my hotel room before taking the bus to Hoi An from Hue. ... Mind you yoga practice is not quite the same when there is no sunrise to admire but at least it woke me up! The 4-hour bus trip cost just 40,000 dong or 1.Did half an hour of yoga in my hotel room before taking the bus to Hoi An from Hue. ... Mind you yoga practice is not quite the same when there is no sunrise to admire but at least it woke me up! The 4-hour bus trip cost just 40,000 dong or 1....

Nov 12, 2009 - Hue- a nice change of pace. Best day yet?

We have arrived today in the city of Hue via an overnight train. ... This afternoon we splurged a cyclotour of Hue and the surrounding countryside with six other members of our group . ... All our best- Chad and Dacia.We have arrived today in the city of Hue via an overnight train. ... This afternoon we splurged a cyclotour of Hue and the surrounding countryside with six other members of our group . ... All our best- Chad and Dacia....

Nov 12, 2009 - Ninh Binh to Hue by 'Sleeper' Bus

Well the 12 hour Sleeper Bus ride was quite an experience! I would liken it to spending a night in a coffin though happily with the lid off.Well the 12 hour Sleeper Bus ride was quite an experience! I would liken it to spending a night in a coffin though happily with the lid off....

Nov 11, 2009 - Hello from Halong Bay

Some quick notes form our past few days. Highligts of the past few days: Hanoi Hilton Water puppets Nightlife in Hanoi after the hustle and bustle of Hanoi we took a van ride out to Halong bay with our tour group. ... Favorite line of the adventure Tour guide- "don't drop paddle.Some quick notes form our past few days. Highligts of the past few days: Hanoi Hilton Water puppets Nightlife in Hanoi after the hustle and bustle of Hanoi we took a van ride out to Halong bay with our tour group. ... Favorite line of the adventure Tour guide- "don't drop paddle....