Footnote

Greetings,

 

Chuc Mung Nam Moi  (Happy New Year),

Remember when I mentioned on a few occasions about how sure footed you have to be in this part of the world.  I met a couple from London, England last night in the hotel lobby.  He broke his foot in Thailand.  Just by not watching his footing on a city street.  There ya go!  He did mention that the hospital care was excellent and cheap. 

 

I rented a moped for four hours this morning and toured all over Hoi An. It was great opportunity to get outside the city and see how the locals live and a bit of scenery - much like the bike ride Rob and I went on in Thailand.  I became one quite proficient with the horn and had the most fun honking at tourist like I lived here and watching them scramble ha ha too funny. I went down this cobbled lane mainly for shoppers as I saw the locals doing it well...yea yea I guess I could run with the bulls in Spain some day as well!!!   I was also out on the highway and checked out the beach...you don't know the feeling of having 6 restaurants on the beach seeking your business...I am a pretty big wheel here!! :):)

 

I leave tonight on the sleeper bus with the full intention of going straight through to Ho Chi Minh. ( could see me on the bus for 14 hours if it works out - yikes)...I really want to see the tunnels the North Vietnamese used to overtake the Americans.  As they are outside of the city I want to make sure I have the time.  No pics as it just is not possible to upload here....takes forever and my access is limited,....so...stay tuned :)