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

Vietnam 2023 – Trip Report 27

Sunday 24 September - Can Tho - Saigon Yep, alarm not needed.  Clock watching during sleep prevented that annoying sound from doing its thing. Up just before 7.30am, get ourselves organised, and then down for the usual breakfast of eggs on toast, along with a passionfruit juice. It’s a little cloudy, but the sun is … Continue reading Vietnam 2023 – Trip Report 27

Vietnam 2023 – Trip Report 26

Saturday 23 September - Can Tho Awake, and up, a bit before 8.00am. The night was uneventful, but I wouldn’t go so far as to say it was uninterrupted sleep the whole way through. But, I rarely achieve that anyway. I hardly feel brilliant, but I’m no worse than last night, so that’s a positive. … Continue reading Vietnam 2023 – Trip Report 26

Vietnam 2023 – Trip Report 25

Friday 22 september - Can Tho Well, the night was uneventful.  Those cheap little Imodium tablets go alright. It’s now 7.45am, and apart from a severe case of lethargy, I feel okay. But there’s not a lot of desire to get up, so a bit of lazing ensues, along with that thinking that I love … Continue reading Vietnam 2023 – Trip Report 25

Vietnam 2023 – Trip Report 24

Thursday 21 September - Hanoi - Can Tho Eyes open – 5.30am.  Good, back to sleep! It actually works, and the alarm does its thing at 6.45am. I really, really, need to change that bloody tune….. Get organised, and we, yes we, undertake that packing thing I love so much. But the ‘we’ soon becomes … Continue reading Vietnam 2023 – Trip Report 24

Vietnam 2023 – Trip Report 23

Wednesday 20 September - Hanoi Woke a couple of times during the night, and when I did, I felt good. But now, at 8.15am, that feeling of wellness is a distant memory. Head blocked up, some aches and pains, and an overwhelming feeling of lethargy. Lucky it was a relatively early night….. Downstairs by 8.45am … Continue reading Vietnam 2023 – Trip Report 23

Vietnam 2023 – Trip Report 22

Tuesday 19 September - Hanoi Eyes open, and I try and guess the time by how much noise I can hear. My suspicion is that it’s early, which is what I really want it to be, seeing as I don’t really want to get up yet. Phone is looked at.  It’s 7.30am. Good, we don’t … Continue reading Vietnam 2023 – Trip Report 22