No I'm not talking about Thailand...I'm talking about the cracked out Canadian Government! We just learned today (thanks mom) of what's been happeneing as we've been so removed from it all. We're hoping by the time we're due back to Canada that we can actually land and their aren't political groups taking over airports! Ha. Seriously though, things are looking much better and calmer in Thailand so we will venture there at the end of the month. We looked into flights yesterday and will either bus or fly to Chang Mai in the north of Thailand.
Here's some random thoughts about our time in Vietnam.
1) We feel everyone is out to rip us off. Since we can afford to be here they think we're rich...sooo, that comes with constant over pricing schemes. We're used to it but its really annoying.
2) Schools - Kids go to school 7 days a week from 7:30 until 4:30. No buses and they walk or ride bikes a looooong way to get there. Neat to see.
3) Child safety - or lack there of. Christine and Crystal - you would both be so appaulled by the way they transport children. Picture this - on scooters, holding onto them with one hand, or behind them and relying on them to hold on. It's absolutely shocking but the interesting thing is we have seen no accidents. Ever.
4)Breakfast - It's always Pho and it you luck out and get eggs you really don't want to eat them.
5) The flow of the day - People start their day here at 6:00 am. And I mean everyone. It's as busy at 6:00 am as it is at 7:00 at night. Speaking of which we've adjusted our clocks and go to bed at 8:00 pm and get up at 5:30. No joke.
Today we're going back to a Spa that kicks ass. It's the only professional spa we've encountered and they do it right. What a treat. We might head over to the beach too...but it's kinda cloudy today. After checking the forecast in K-Town, no complaints.
Tomorrow we're off to Hoi An via train. It's about 600km but way too flat and boring to ride. Not to mention the 35 km/hr unrelenting headwind. We'll hang out there for a day or two then head north again towards Hanoi and Halong Bay.
Adios.
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Hey Ranger and Marni, I finally took the time to read your blogs. Number 1 keep them coming, they are a great read. Number 2, wonderful to hear you are still alive. Keep up the good work. Speaking of head winds, I was riding my bike back from the pool to the office after a swim and it was -22 and -29 with the wind chill. Coming out of the pool soaking wet did not make for a comfortable ride! But its only -8 today so I am about to sneak out for a couple hour ride over lunch. All the best and take care,
G FORCE
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