Monthly Archives: November 2008

Vietnam day 27 – Hoi An

Posted on Thursday, 20 Nov 2008 by Hattie

We are leaving Hoi An this afternoon for Ho Chi Minh City and decide to spend our free morning  viewing one of the several historic houses in the old town that are open to the public.  Our first choice is  … Continue reading →

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Vietnam day 26 – Hoi An

Posted on Wednesday, 19 Nov 2008 by Hattie

Today it’s raining…again.  We decided yesterday that whatever the weather we would hire bikes today and go to the beach.  So after picking up our flight tickets we cycle the 4km to Cua Dai beach.  This palm-fringed beach is probably … Continue reading →

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Vietnam day 25 – Hoi An

Posted on Tuesday, 18 Nov 2008 by Hattie

Today it rained.  We have reflected on the forthcoming 22-hour bus journey to Ho Chi Minh City and decided we just can’t hack it.  The first overnight leg from Hanoi to Hue was bad enough, so sod it, we’re going … Continue reading →

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Vietnam day 24 – Hoi An

Posted on Monday, 17 Nov 2008 by Hattie

We leave Hue on the 8am bus to Hoi An.  At least it is advertised at the 8am bus but actually leaves at 8.30am.  We have a puncture on the way which involve and unscheduled stop to change the wheel.  … Continue reading →

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Vietnam day 23 – Hue

Posted on Sunday, 16 Nov 2008 by Hattie

Today the sun is out and the weather is glorious.  We have decided to leave Hue tomorrow for Hoi An three hours further south.  We want to get to Saigon by 21st if possible as Liz and Andy are leaving … Continue reading →

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Vietnam day 22 – Hue

Posted on Saturday, 15 Nov 2008 by Hattie

Rain, rain, rain and more rain!  We hire bikes today, adn despite what the weather may have in store  set off find the tomb of Emperor Tu Duc which is some 5km south of Hue.  It is not long before … Continue reading →

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Vietnam day 21 – Hue

Posted on Friday, 14 Nov 2008 by Hattie

Hue sits on the north and south banks of the rather romantically-named Perfume River.  This lovely, green and tranquil city was the capital of the Nguyen Emperors from 1802 to 1945.  A delicate mist hangs in the air imbuing the … Continue reading →

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Vietnam day 20 – Hue

Posted on Thursday, 13 Nov 2008 by Hattie

We arrive in Hue just after 8am.  It’s been an uncomfortable journey, to say the least.  The bus is kitted out with bunk beds in three rows down the length of he bus and across the rear.  These beds aren’t … Continue reading →

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Vietnam day 19 – Hanoi

Posted on Wednesday, 12 Nov 2008 by Hattie

We are leaving Hanoi this evening on the open (sleeper) bus to Hue in central Vietnam.  The open bus ticket covers the journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh city and allows us to break the journey  in Hue, Hoi … Continue reading →

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Vietnam day 18 – Hanoi

Posted on Tuesday, 11 Nov 2008 by Hattie

Taxis,  don’t talk to me about Taxis.  Particularly taxis in Hanoi.  Over the last couple of days I’ve spent a lot of time in taxis as it’s the only practical way to get back and forth to the hospital.  All … Continue reading →

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