Vietnam Bound

Greetings,

I have secured a visa for entry into Vietnam and leave on a flight from Bangkok to Hanoi tomorrow am.  Well, now that I look back at my original plans I see how unrealistic my goals were...to think that I could see all that I wanted in four short weeks when everything involves more time & expense just to get oriented and organized.  I could spend all four weeks in any one of the three destinations.  Though this is giving me great insight into where I may want to return and more closely explore some time soon?? :).  I have adjusted my plans for Vietnam from seeing everything from North to South (2000km) to simply flying into Hanoi....taking a train to Danang...maybe a flight to Ho Chi Min and then a flight back to Bangkok....and see what I find along the way haha...still beats being herded around in a group by a tour company...you really learn when you have to rely on yourself.  I just found out it I will be there during the Vietnamese Lunar New Year...I am travelling on Chinese New Year's Day...soooo....may either be great timing and more more eventful or frustrating with the increased numbers of travellers....wish me luck...I should be able to find an internet cafe along the way :) so "stay tuned"