So we took the night train from Hanoi to Sapa which was much better quality than the train I took from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. This one had a/c and a more comfortable bed which was a pleasant suprise. I did the gentlemanly thing and took the top bunk and we set off on the 8 hour journey. The cabins slept 4 people and we were in a cabin with two very chatty Spanish girls. They were part of a group of 6 and were very keen to try out their English with me. While this...

Hey folks......it seems like ages since I've updated the blog. Guess I must have been busy! Well you'll be pleased to know the travels are coming along just fine and I'm having a fabulous time. I obviously still thinking about home regularly (Facebook keeps me up to date with most things!) but the initial homesickness has all but disappeared aside from an occasional longing for a good pint of beer and some good old english food! A man can only eat so much rice a...