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Day 30: Macau
Beyond Kowloon and Hong Kong Island lie other islands that also make up the Hong Kong SAR. It would take quite a while to see these in any detail, so we decided to opt for a day-trip to Macau instead. … Continue reading
Day 27: Ho Chi Minh City
We’re back in HCM after our three day trek up the Mekong Delta. Sarah is off, getting a haircut, so it’s down to me to fill you in on the last couple of days. Yesterday, we had another very early … Continue reading
Day 25: Can Tho (Part 1)
Back in the West, I can’t haul my arse out of bed in the morning to save my life, but when on holiday, it doesn’t seem to be much of a problem at all. This morning started particularly early at … Continue reading
Day 24: Ho Chi Minh City
We went to the famous Cu Chi tunnels today, which was quite an experience. You get to crawl through the same tunnels that the Viet Cong used during the American War, which results in one having a lot of respect … Continue reading
Day 23: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
OK, this has got to be quick, because this Internet shop will be closing min just a few minutes. The trip back from Cat Ba Island was a pleasant, lazy way to spend a day. Once back in Hanoi, we … Continue reading