I started to feel better Saturday and was going stir crazy inside so even though it was overcast and a bit chilly I wanted to get out. Went into the Old Quarter to book a cooking course for when mum and dad get here - banana and chicken salad, spring rolls, caramelised pork and floating cake?? CAN NOT WAIT. I already have mum and dad's first night planned out to give them an authentic Hanoi experience. Stumbled across the Moose and Roo pub on my wanders and knew ...

What a night! One of the best and by far the cheapest birthday nights out I've had. Not many places back home where £20 gets you 2 cabs, dinner, 5 cocktails and a shot! First proper lie in before tea and cake with the girls. Headed into the Old Quarter for bank holiday fireworks which didn't happen so went back to Lucky bar for more cheap cocktails. I learnt an Aussie drinking song for when you have to down your drink and we picked up a few strays along the way....