Sep 8, 2010 - A Day at the DMZ

Drove a distance out of Hue and made a stop at the ancient village of Phuoc Tich. ... Wayne had given her a 10000 dong note he had received in Hue with some change. ... He had received it in change in Hue last night and he had queried it but was told it was OK. ...

Sep 7, 2010 - Visiting Emporers' Tombs

Luckily, Wayne rejoined our tour party this morning feeling not too bad. Had some unusual servings like Hue Cake which was sticky rice (glutenous rice) and ground up shrimp steamed in a leaf of some sort. ... The duck was delightful (I don't usually like duck) minced up, seasoned, and rolled in a piece of chicken before cooking.Luckily, Wayne rejoined our tour party this morning feeling not too bad. Had some unusual servings like Hue Cake which was sticky rice (glutenous rice) and ground up shrimp steamed in a leaf of some sort. ... The duck was delightful (I don't usually like duck) minced up, seasoned, and rolled in a piece of chicken before cooking....

Sep 6, 2010 - Very Hot Day in Hue

Our day started at 8. We drove back into central Hue and visited the market, just like any other market in Asia, smelly with every imaginable fruit, vegetable, kitchenware and cuts of meat sitting out in the sun for people to buy. ... In 1968 much more damage was created by the USA bombings around Hue. ... In 1995 UNESCO created the Imperial City as a World Heritage Site and has been helping with the restoration and rebuilding of the City.Our day started at 8. We drove back into central Hue and visited the market, just like any other market in Asia, smelly with every imaginable fruit, vegetable, kitchenware and cuts of meat sitting out in the sun for people to buy. ... In 1968 much more damage was created by the USA bombings around Hue. ... In 1995 UNESCO created the Imperial City as a World Heritage Site and has been helping with the restoration and rebuilding of the City....

Sep 5, 2010 - On the Way to Hue

Big problem here, we have to travel 150km to Hue this morning. ... Vicki by now feeling a heap better but still a windy drive up through 3 passes to get to Hue ahead of us. ... Vinh spoke with us about the drive to Hue. ... He was worried about the drive to Hue as the largest of the 3 passes was 21km and very windy with hairpin bends. ... Arrived in Hue and booked in, Wayne sick again. ...

Sep 4, 2010 - A Free Day in Hoi An

Incredibly hot morning when we woke at 6am! Just as well we have a relaxed free day in Hoi An. ... Vicki is still incredibly ill and still vomiting and dizzy.Incredibly hot morning when we woke at 6am! Just as well we have a relaxed free day in Hoi An. ... Vicki is still incredibly ill and still vomiting and dizzy....

Sep 3, 2010 - Flight to Hoi An

Up at 5am to be picked up at 6am for our trip to the airport and our flight to Da Nang and drive to Hoi An and China Beach area. ... All is not good in the camp.Up at 5am to be picked up at 6am for our trip to the airport and our flight to Da Nang and drive to Hoi An and China Beach area. ... All is not good in the camp....

Sep 2, 2010 - Independence Day in Saigon

Today is Independence Day in Vietnam, celebrating the country's independence from Japan in 1945. We walked up our street to the Dong Khoi Street which is the art and craft centre and top end shopping centre in Saigon. ... I found myself a little set of 5 marble Vietnamese musicians to go with my Mariachi band, Peruvian musicians and my Turkish musicians.Today is Independence Day in Vietnam, celebrating the country's independence from Japan in 1945. We walked up our street to the Dong Khoi Street which is the art and craft centre and top end shopping centre in Saigon. ... I found myself a little set of 5 marble Vietnamese musicians to go with my Mariachi band, Peruvian musicians and my Turkish musicians....

Sep 1, 2010 - Cruising the Mekong

Well, yet another early start this morning. Filled to the brim with fresh fruit it was back to our boat and a one hour trip back to Can Tho to join our van and make our way back towards Saigon. ... However, we had one stop before lunch at a snake farm.Well, yet another early start this morning. Filled to the brim with fresh fruit it was back to our boat and a one hour trip back to Can Tho to join our van and make our way back towards Saigon. ... However, we had one stop before lunch at a snake farm....

Aug 31, 2010 - South to the Mekong Delta

Yet another early start for 8. Finally arrived at the city of Can Tho in the heart of the Mekong Delta. ... Booked into our rooms and a short rest before heading outside to find some dinner.Yet another early start for 8. Finally arrived at the city of Can Tho in the heart of the Mekong Delta. ... Booked into our rooms and a short rest before heading outside to find some dinner....

Aug 30, 2010 - The Cu Chi Tunnels and a Weird Religion

Pick up time 7.30 am for our day excursion out to the Cu Chi tunnels and a temple. ... Very bumpy drive along the road until we made it to Cu Chi village and made our first stop for the day at the Cu Chi Tunnel complex. ... The people of this village were guerilla fighters for the North Vietnamese army in the war.Pick up time 7.30 am for our day excursion out to the Cu Chi tunnels and a temple. ... Very bumpy drive along the road until we made it to Cu Chi village and made our first stop for the day at the Cu Chi Tunnel complex. ... The people of this village were guerilla fighters for the North Vietnamese army in the war....

Aug 29, 2010 - A day around Saigon

8. A quick drive back into central Saigon during which time the men tried to find out from Mr. ... Went out again for dinner at what is supposed to be the best Vietnamese Restaurant in Saigon (according to Lonely Planet) but I still think their food is somewhat bland after Khmer food. ... Walked back to hotel looking at the electric cabling overhead and wondering how on earth anyone knows what is what.8. A quick drive back into central Saigon during which time the men tried to find out from Mr. ... Went out again for dinner at what is supposed to be the best Vietnamese Restaurant in Saigon (according to Lonely Planet) but I still think their food is somewhat bland after Khmer food. ... Walked back to hotel looking at the electric cabling overhead and wondering how on earth anyone knows what is what....

Aug 28, 2010 - Bye Beautiful Cambodia

Woke early but lay in bed – no hurry this morning as we leave at 10. Sitting at the airport, the boys enjoying yet another ale and the girls a cup of tea! Next stop Vietnam!!! Arrived in a very rainy Ho Chi Minh City (or Saigon as the locals still refer to it). ... Still very warm at about 26 degrees though.Woke early but lay in bed – no hurry this morning as we leave at 10. Sitting at the airport, the boys enjoying yet another ale and the girls a cup of tea! Next stop Vietnam!!! Arrived in a very rainy Ho Chi Minh City (or Saigon as the locals still refer to it). ... Still very warm at about 26 degrees though....