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Hue to Prao, Central Highlands – November 24, 2010
This morning saw Eron and I leaving Hue on our much-anticipated over-night motorcycle tour of Vietnam’s Central Highlands. We contracted Hue Easyrider Motorbike Discovery Tours (http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attraction_Review-g293926-d1776805-Reviews-Hue_Easy_Rider_Private_Day_Tours-Hue_Thua_Thien_Hue_Province.html) for this portion of our trip. Mr. Tu (the owner) and Duc were fantastic guides and … Continue reading
Posted in Vietnam 2010
Tagged Blood Falls, Central Highlands, Cigars, Ho Chi Minh Trail, Hue Easyriders, Prao
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Hue – November 22, 2010
After a good night’s sleep, we started the day off with Pho for breakfast: And then explored the historic Citadel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_City,_Hu%E1%BA%BF); the Imperial City and former capital of Vietnam. It was the site of savage fighting during the Tet Offensive of … Continue reading
Ha Long Bay and back to Hanoi – November 17, 2010
Up early, breakfast, check out of our hotel, and on board another junk for our cruise back into Ha Long City. We had lunch at a large restaurant complex before making the 2 hour drive back into Hanoi. The restaurant … Continue reading
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay – November 15, 2010
We left Hanoi early in the morning to go to Ha Long Bay (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ha_Long_Bay). However, this meant we had to drive through Hanoi’s morning traffic in a mini-van… We arrive safely at dockside in Ha Long City – we didn’t … Continue reading
Our Month in Vietnam – 2010
In the fall of 2010, Eron and I spent almost a month travelling through Vietnam. We left Vancouver via YVR on November 12, 2010 transiting through the Seoul-Inchon International Airport and landing in Hanoi. On December 9, 2010, we left Ho Chi … Continue reading
July 10: Nairobi, Kenya – Lake Nakuru National Park
Before leaving Diani Beach, we had discussed a possible day-safari to Lake Nakuru National Park (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Nakuru) with Julius (JT Safaris). JT Safaris did not have anyone in the Nairobi area for July 10. However, Julius was able to arrange for an associate-company to … Continue reading
Posted in Africa 2012, Cigars
Tagged Baboons, Cape Buffalo, Cigars, East Africa, Giraffe, Great Rift Valley Escarpment, Greater Flamingo, Impala, Kenya, Lake Nakuru National Park, safari, Travel, Waterbuck, White Rhino
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July 3: Diani Beach, Kenya
At breakfast: we were seated by the hostess who asked if we would like coffee. We both asked for coffee with milk (hot milk, the African way). We served ourselves at the buffet, ordered and had an omelet cooked, and arrived … Continue reading
Posted in Africa 2012, Cigars, Food and Drink
Tagged Cigars, Drink, East Africa, Food, Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort, Kenya, Travel
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July 2: Diani Beach, Kenya
At breakfast: we were seated by the hostess who asked if we would like coffee. We both asked for coffee with milk (hot milk, the African way). We served ourselves at the buffet, ordered and had an omelet cooked, ate … Continue reading
Posted in Africa 2012, Cigars, Food and Drink
Tagged Cigars, Drink, East Africa, Food, Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort, Kenya, Travel
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June 26: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
We were torn from the warm embrace of our comfy bed at 5:00 AM – AGAIN! Patrick, our guide and driver from JT Safaris (http://www.tripadvisor.ca/ShowUserReviews-g317068-d318009-r22534296-Julius_Safaris_Day_Trips-Ukunda_Coast_Province.html), picked us up at the hotel well before dawn. When everything else is on African-time here, … Continue reading
Posted in Africa 2012, Cigars
Tagged Amboseli National Park, Cheetah, Cigars, East Africa, elephants, Gnu, Hyaena, JT Safaris, Kenya, Kilimanjaro, safari, Serena Amboseli Lodge, Thompson Gazelle, Travel, Zebra
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East to Hedon
East to Hedon 