had breakfast a bit earlier today “still pretty late” , so was able to get some shots of the breakfast outlay we are offered each morning, quite impressive considering our rooms are dirt cheap and breakfast is included.
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Vietnam Day 4
Our first day in Hoi An city was a bit of a Lazy day, after moving about so much of late, its nice to be somewhere we can properly explore for a change, its here we are thinking of hiring a scooter later in the week to see what we can find, there appear to be many seperate and winding paths only wide enough for scooter or bicycles so will see where some of them lead.
Forgetting I was now sharing a room, I forgot to turn off my audible alarm clock overnight, and my “automated” alarm woke both me and my Travel buddy Mark up earlier than either one of us would have liked. As a result we only actually arose out of bed with about 10 mins left to grab breakfast “breakfast closes at 10am we’d been told”.
Vietnam Day 3
Enjoyed another fantastic home cooked breakfast, at the Jade hotel in Hue. This time helping myself to three courses. Corn flakes with yogurt, fried eggs and banana and honey pancakes. All on top of the fruit selection each guest is provided with every morning upon first sitting down.
Vietnam Day 2
Overnight Train from Hanoi to Hue
after a very rocky completion to my 13hr Train ride, which arrived into Hue at 8:30 am the next day.
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During my Train Station Pickup to my Hotel, I began contemplating, abandoning the Tombs tour we had scheduled for the day, in favour of a fully sized and unmoving bed. After a little internal contemplation, the logic that i may only be in this part of the world once prevailed after a fantastic breakfast provided by my new accomadation, “prior to me even completing checkin” I’m amazed how friendly and exceedingly helpful the Vietnam hospitality staff have been to this point, i just love how thoughtful they are, and the restaurants are the same.
NZ hotels don’t even come close.
Vietnam Day 1
Day Touring Hanoi
as a result of Day 0’s early bed time, I awoke about 4am local time, and started getting myself ready for what would be my only day in The Capital of Vietnam, shortly afterwards i enjoyed a fantastic free breakfast buffet as part of my accomadation deal,
See First course below.
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Bitten off just a bit more than I can chew.
Well I’m at the end of day 2 now, but theres been so much going on I Havn’t even started my right up of Day 1 yet. What an incredible start to my Holiday, not even sure were to begin. I’ve met up with My mate now, In Hue.
Didn’t realise just how difficult and challenging it would be keeping to our rather tight pre-planned itinery and with all the moving about we’ve been doing this far, its been a challenge just keeping all my electronic devices charged, so they can keep capturing photos and vids. I’m transferring 21GB from my GoPro prsently, when i’ll get to go through it all, heaven knows.
Day 1 write up to follow after dinner tonight or if not maybe tommorow night.
lol, fun but so very busy of late.
Vietnam Day 0
Well I made it, but what an awesome experience it was.
Flying China Airlines the whole way, (free meals and coffee on all flights are just part of the service)
After Leaving Auckland Airport at 8:35pm Friday night, I had a 3hr flight and 2hr layover in Brisbane, a 9hr flight and 3hrs transfer in Taiwan “was more like 5 by the end”, and FYI you notice the smog immediately upon landing at the airport.” I wondered why i’d never noticed so many passengers beside me wearing masks earlier in the journey. Damn good thing I never had to leave the Airport, for anything.
Too Long without a Post
Damn I’m shattered at present, who thought one simple month in a foreign country could require so much energy and effort one week out, despite planning the trip since early June.
Hopefully Normal service will resume shortly and i can begin the travel photo/video spamming.
Enjoy 😉
Final Pickup
After hours of circling the locksmiths abode scanning for the latest secret entrance, Peri finally dove for the slightest of cracks that had just now presented itself becoming ever wider as the former royal falcon made his approach, before disappearing completely once Peri was inside. Allen was known for playing games with his secret entrances, but this one had taken Peri much much longer than normal, and this fact ruffled his feathers even more than usual.
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