Tag: Vietnam

  • Sabbatical Odyssey, 2023 – Chapter 6

    Sabbatical Odyssey, 2023 – Chapter 6

    VIETNAM – PART II Ha Long Bay Ha Long Bay was one of the places whose reputation preceded our visit. Lolo had been previously. She could not stop talking about how breathtakingly beautiful it was. I recall making the reservation very late one night before we left Cayman, for a 3-day, 2-night cruise from Monday…

  • Sabbatical Odyssey, 2023 – Chapter 5

    Sabbatical Odyssey, 2023 – Chapter 5

    VIETNAM – PART I Jackfruit chips? By the time we boarded VietJet Flight 931 on the afternoon of Wednesday 22 November from Osaka to Hanoi, Lolo and I felt like seasoned Asian travelers. After all, with our purchases, we had increased our luggage count by one, and were completely relaxed after a near flawless period…