SO WHAT DID WE EAT? Day 2, Hanoi, Moon Garden, All inclusive cost. Various Vietnamese dishes. Comments: Good 'home cooked' food, eaten in an ancient hall, on tables for two! Day 3, Luang Prabang, Dyen Sabai, $20. Mum: Fish steamed in banana leaf, steamed rice, stir fry vegetables. Dad: Chicken stir fry, stir fry vegetables, steamed rice, beer Comments: Value and tasty food in a laid back restaurant/bar on the quiet side of the banks of the Mekong. Day 4,...

The time had come to go home. After 3 and a half weeks of travelling, it is hard to believe it is all over. It seems a long time that we have been away, yet by the same token its flashed by in a... well, flash! We have so many 'thanks' to say...Selective Asia for organising our trip, our guides and drivers for ensuring that we got to experience everything we wanted, our hotels and their staff for their hospitality...oh, and our malaria tablets, without which we ...

Day 0/1 Leaving the UK Arrived at the airport, with hours to spare...as always. Checked in and secured our empty seat upgrade OK. Purchased several gallons of water to last our 12 hour flight and now 'killing time' before boarding. We arrive at midnight your time, 6 am local time. Still speaking to each other - ask us again after 12 hours sat together! Post again when 'eastside'. Come on u reds! Comments: Mike. annette Thinking of you Andy while watching C...

Day 0 Leaving home. All going to plan, but then we haven't left the UK yet! All train connections on time so an incident free beginning. (Thanks for the lift to the station. John). Now watching 'Pointless' in our Travelodge room, about to walk to 'Ye Olde Six Bells' for dinner. Can't wait to get to Vietnam, if for no reason other than 'its blooming freezing here in the UK'. We don't have a coat between us, only our macs. Off to the airport tomorrow at 8.30.am...

I thought I would post a blog entry, as a dry run, to see if you get notified of my posting. I've posted a photo taken on my mobile and updated the blog using mums tablet to test I can do all I need without taking my laptop with me. The picture? A small fraction of the medicines we are taking! Comments: John Will you have enough room for all your medication and clothes in just two cases? Mar 16, 2015