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Saturday. All day tour day. M arranged a special tour that we joined. 8 of us. First stop the Royal Palace. No Feng Shui by in my views. Far too many ornate and beautiful places stuck together. No gardens. Crowded … Continue reading →

Friday. Mid-day arrival. As this is a smaller ship we were able to go well up river and dock within 30 minutes (bus) of central Bangkok. The larger ships dock about 2 hours away from the center. And that is … Continue reading →

Wednesday, half day before cruising again Sit down breakfast notable only for the choice of fruits available. Nice collection of local choices but missing fresh jackfruit; was quite good last evening. In 2007 stayed at the Majestic hotel, only about … Continue reading →

Monday, a cruising day on our way to Saigon. Brunch was a fine catered dim sum event. Dinner, not pictured, was Raj based, both cuisines. Also quite good. Tuesday Oct 22. Did not rain as forecasted. Hot and humid of … Continue reading →

Friday, final day in Ha Long Bay, then onto Dan Nang area A relaxing day of doing nothing but reading, QB off to the spa and snacking on Jackfruit occasionally. The pomelo of yesterday was a complete and soon in … Continue reading →

Wednesday, fair skies. Onto the boat and getting settled. Signed up for their slow, one device at a time, internet package. Time will tell how functional. Leaving port. Got to the room and found that we are to set back … Continue reading →

Tuesday – rain finished. Met a local on the elevator. American woman living here for the past couple of years. Some interesting comments: 1. USA press used to exaggerate the situation here, but now getting worse and coverage is closer … Continue reading →

Monday, rain promised, and some delivered but not much. Escalators and large air-conditioned shopping centers on the plan. Yesterday the streets were empty, weekend traffic. Today, like a normal city with lots of people on the streets and overpasses. The … Continue reading →

Sunday, HK time. Arrived to rain. Early morning, before 06:30 The pre-arranged car taking us to the hotel was able to zoom. No traffic and no protests. More on that below. The only indication of protests are the large plastic … Continue reading →

Boogs are off on another adventure. Bit different this time. Traveling with Michelle and George on a Cruise. First stop, HK, hopefully not too much in the midst of the protests. Will know soon. The fine hotel, arrangements by M, … Continue reading →