Monthly Archives: November 2008

Cambodia day 1 – Phnom Penh

Posted on Sunday, 30 Nov 2008 by Hattie

We arrived in Phnom Penh yesterday and made our own way to the hotel by tut-tut.  We had missed our free hotel pick up because the bus dropped at the different place and two hours later than advertised.  Oh the … Continue reading →

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Vietnam day 36 – Mekong

Posted on Saturday, 29 Nov 2008 by Hattie

It is much cooler today – the temperature and humidity seem to be dropping as we get closer to Cambodia.  Another early start sees us leaving at 7am to catch the boat that will take us up the Mekong to … Continue reading →

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Vietnam day 35 – Mekong Delta

Posted on Friday, 28 Nov 2008 by Hattie

Today started off well with a visit to the floating market but quickly deteriorated into shambles and disappointment when there isn’t enough room on the tour bus for us and two of our travelling companions – Janine and Steve from … Continue reading →

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Vietnam day 34 – Mekong Delta

Posted on Thursday, 27 Nov 2008 by Hattie

After saying our farewells to Lizzie and Andy,  we set out for our trip to the Mekong Delta which will take us all the way to Phnom Penh in Cambodia.  The first two hours are spent in a cramped (Vietnamese … Continue reading →

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Vietnam day 33 – Ho Chi Minh City

Posted on Wednesday, 26 Nov 2008 by Hattie

It is last day in Ho Chi Minh City and we are visiting the children’s orphanage this morning with Michael.  The orphanage is sponsored by ILA Vietnam (employers of Andy, Lizzie and Michael) and many of their staff  regularly volunteer … Continue reading →

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Vietnam day 32 – Ho Chi Minh City

Posted on Tuesday, 25 Nov 2008 by Hattie

Hot and sunny today for our trip to the Cao Dai Temple and the Cu Chi underground tunnels.  It’s going to be a long day as it’s 70 km to the temple and we are aiming to be there for … Continue reading →

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Vietnam day 31 – Ho Chi Minh City

Posted on Monday, 24 Nov 2008 by Hattie

Today the weather is hot and humid.  We have the use of Andy’s chauffeur, Tung, and car again today and our first port of call is the the travel agents to book our trip to the Mekong Delta.  We are … Continue reading →

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Vietnam day 30 – Ho Chi Minh City

Posted on Sunday, 23 Nov 2008 by Hattie

It’s a lazy start this morning as we take it easy around the flat until lunch-time. After some dim sum with Andy and Liz at a local Chinese restaurant we go our separate ways;  they to do some shopping for … Continue reading →

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Vietnam day 29 – Ho Chi Minh City

Posted on Saturday, 22 Nov 2008 by Hattie

Today Lizzie takes us to visit the families of the two children who we are sponsoring through school – Trang and Luan and then we go on to see the shelter for street children which she is involved with.  Our … Continue reading →

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Vietnam day 28 – Ho Chi Minh City

Posted on Friday, 21 Nov 2008 by Hattie

We have use of (Australian) Andy’s car and driver today – what luxury! – so we have no difficulty getting in and out of the centre of the city.  We start out at 11am and head for the main Post … Continue reading →

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