Vietnam

We almost overstayed our visit to Thailand, nearly didn't leave Laos and enjoyed Cambodia so much we only had one week left to spend in Vietnam before we have to fly to Japan. So we decided to enjoy Saigon and small trip to Mui Ne. Saigon is an amazing city that is moving and motoring at all times with a million small motorbikes.

We arrived 7 days ago to a warm welcome from our German friend from Koh Toa, Thomas Puschmann. Thomas was my dive partner during my advanced course and then another 9 dives in the Gulf of Thailand. The hospitality has been better than great: air-con, good bed, TV, Internet, whisky, washing machine, refrigerator, tour guide and best of all good company. He has shown us the best drinking spots, best food, how to get around and taught us basic words like beer which handily is bia so luckily for me, it wasn't hard to remember. Despite the short stay, we made the most of it (hangovers included) and will be back to enjoy more one day and visit the remainder of the country.We leave for Japan tomorrow and another chapter in this adventure.

A huge thanks to Thomas.

Colin and Patti