Vietnam 2024 – Trip Report 17

Tuesday 1 October - Wednesday 2 October - Saigon Tuesday 1 October It’s here. No, not the last day thing, although that is here, but part of the reason for the tattoos.  And the trip. Thirty year wedding anniversary. Who would have thought…… Up just before 8.30am, and then out by 9.00am.  I’m trying hard … Continue reading Vietnam 2024 – Trip Report 17

Vietnam 2024 – Trip Report 16

Monday 30 September - Saigon Monday 30 September Awake at 5.30am. As too is Saigon. But I’m not ready. Waking several more times, my lazy ways are given up at 8.30am. The week we leave has begun, and while I’m trying not to think about it, I’m finding it difficult not to. Down to Diagonal … Continue reading Vietnam 2024 – Trip Report 16

Vietnam 2024 – Trip Report 15

Sunday 29 September - Saigon Sunday 29 September A better sleep; no overnight concreting helped with that; up just after 8.00am, and out by 9.00am. Our usual walk of Diagonal Street, and then onto the road of our previous and present cafés. As we walk past our laundry place, she sees us, and begins scrambling … Continue reading Vietnam 2024 – Trip Report 15

Vietnam 2023 – Trip Report 31

Thursday 28 September - Saigon - Singapore - Melbourne Here we are.  The day that was so distant a month ago, it couldn’t be seen. Why does it always go so quick…. Up just before 8.00am, and fortunately, but also slightly annoyingly, I feel the best I have for a week. A bit more of … Continue reading Vietnam 2023 – Trip Report 31

Vietnam 2023 – Trip Report 30

Wednesday 27 September - Saigon The last full day.  It’s here. One month ago today, I was watching the boy play in a football final, in what was my last full day in Melbourne, before this little adventure was about to begin. And now, this morning, I’m struggling to think about anything other than what … Continue reading Vietnam 2023 – Trip Report 30

Vietnam 2023 – Trip Report 29

Tuesday 26 September - Saigon Eyes open; 7.45am. Feel….., okay, but yeah, it’s still there. Get organised, and outside by 8.30am. Over to Diagonal Street, and then down to our café for our usual cà phê sữa đá hit. The sitting, savouring, and watching begins, and it’s all same old, same old, but far, as … Continue reading Vietnam 2023 – Trip Report 29

Vietnam 2023 – Trip Report 28

Monday 25 September - Saigon Awake at 5.30am.  As too is Saigon. I have no desire, however, to join them. Back to sleep, and then up at 7.45am.  I feel okay, but it’s still lingering. Whatever ‘it’ is. Downstairs and outside by 8.30am.  I didn’t really notice it a few weeks ago, but the entrance … Continue reading Vietnam 2023 – Trip Report 28