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
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
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
Monday 23 September - Tuesday 24 September - Hanoi - Can Tho (Green Village) Monday 23 September Up just before 9.00am, and downstairs for the easy breakfast of fruit. A chat with Jenny, and yes, the lunch is on and arranged for 12.30pm. We discuss booking the car that will be required in the morning, … Continue reading Vietnam 2024 – Trip Report 12
Saturday 31 August - Tuesday 3 September - Melbourne - Saigon - Hue A slightly more abbreviated version, still with random, and not so random, thoughts, as well as the possibility of an actual 'important and informative'* bit. *not guaranteed Saturday 31 August The day has arrived, and I’m not really sure how we managed … Continue reading Vietnam 2024 – Trip Report 1
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
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
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
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
Wednesday 30 August - Saigon Eyes open, it’s light outside. And by the sound of things, Saigon is awake. Phone looked at; 5.30am. Not going to happen. But interestingly, it feels like it could. I resist the urge. Quite easily, as it turns out. Phone put down, along with my head, and little more than … Continue reading Vietnam 2023 – Trip Report 2
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