Today is my last day here and this will likely be my last blog entry for this trip. I will leave my droning philsophical insights and epiphanys for cocktail parties. So, be warned. Tomorrow I go to the airport at 9 am to catch my flight home. So what would Erik do on his last…
Today I rented a scooter an drove to the Cu Chi tunnels. But last night we had some drama in our dormitory that kept a bunch of us up late. The Aussie girl in the top bunk came home over the top wasted. A friend who she was drinking with helped her up into her…
I walked to the War Remnants Museum this morning. It was really hot…even in the morning. I think my phone indicated 94 degrees when I checked. When I arrived I started looking at the American aircraft, tanks, and artillery. I was immediately approached by a man around my age with no arms, a prosthetic leg…
Today was a lazy day. Breakfast and a 7:30 workout at the gym. Back to the hostel and out for lunch. I don’t believe I mentioned it before, but breakfasts have all been free…included with the hostel prices. I know, hard to believe when the happy hour is free and the accommodations are very comfortable…
Today I rode to Mỹ Sơn. Mỹ Sơn is a site of ancient ruins of Hindu temples worshipping Shiva. It was built beginning the 4th century AD through the 12th century during the Cham empire. It is an active archeological dig site as they uncover more of the abandoned ruins. The hour drive there was…
Today I feel really centered. In the beginning of the trip “I said” the plan was to “go with the flow” but that meant something a little different then than it does now. I still felt a little regimented in Hanois as I tend to be a planner. My non plans are really plans in…
This will be a quick one. I woke early and had breakfast. I have now switched from taking pictures on a camera and a phone to just my phone. The battery charging for the camera got to be tedious. The bulk of the camera and trying to get it ready for pictures was cumbersome. I…
I think I slept better on the bus than anywhere else this trip so far. The constant motion and extra space was very comfortable. They also prived blankets, pillows, and water. We arrived in Hue around 7 am. The timing was perfect since I awoke not much earlier. As soon as we stopped people started…
Yes! I have left Hanoi. I am writing as I head south to Hue. This morning it was sprinkling. Hanoi reminds me of itropical sland weather, a shower in the morning and a beautiful day to follow. The new hostel had a menu of items from. Cereal and pancakes to a good ole bowl of…
I woke up around 7 this morning. The mechanic, Nam, got there around 7:30. He opened up his shop and the invited me to breakfast next door. We had beef pho. We were served quickly ate quickly and just left. I guess he has an account with his neighbor. Then Nam proceeded to work. A…