Hello to everyone,
Hope you enjoyed our April Fools joke. Of course Ho Chi Minh is not a hologram (as far as we know, anyway) but most of the story up until the man taking a picture was true. They really did scold Jay for having his arms behind his back, ha ha ha.
Anyway, our time in Viet Nam is quickly coming to a close. After we finally received our Indian visas (yay!) we decided to high tail it out of Ha Noi to Cat Ba island which is in Halong Bay. We were only able to spend two full days there, but on our first full day we had a wonderful boat tour of the bay (which hopes to become a world heritage site one day) and met a few other Canadians who were finishing their big travel adventure. It is incredibly hard to describe the beauty of Halong Bay...we have a few great photos but those too won't do much justice, all I can say is some places are worth braving tourists hoards and kitchy pearl stands...
Getting out of Ha Noi was lovely, the whole "not fearing for your life" when you walk down the street was wonderful, because the motorbike quota in Cat Ba was significantly lower than in Ha Noi. Jay and I have both been battling a bit of a headcold so we took it easy our second full day in Cat Ba, skipping another adventure tour and opting for a good walk and appreciation of the bay from land.
Today we had to head back to Ha Noi as we are flying out to Kuala Lumpur tomorrow morning. We took a speed boat and bus back to the city, not the ideal way to celebrate two years together but then again, we are in Viet Nam so how could it get much better? I know! BALI! Haha.
We are going to be arriving in Bali tomorrow evening, with our connecting flight bringing us from Ha Noi through KL onwards to Bali. Forecast for Bali this upcoming week ranges from 30-32 high with a low of 29 and not a drop of rain to boot. This is something we are greatly anticipating, Northern Viet Nam is a rather rainy place this time of year!
Glad to hear the weather in O Canada is shaping up, hopefully it stays true so our sunkissed bodies won't seem as harsh to you all come June, hehehehe.
LOVE TO YOU ALL,
Maeve/Jay
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I'm currently looking out the window to more than a few centimetres of ice and snow, so that Bali forecast definitely stings a little!
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P.S. Jay, have a great birthday! I know the Settino Happy "Bursday" Chorus is irreplaceable but hopefully the beaches of Bali will bring you some comfort!
Happy birthday Jay! I know you've had many special days and I hope your birthday will provide you with some extra special memories.
ReplyDeletep.s. got suckered in pretty good on the April Fool's joke, never bothered to translate the hint. I was so up from the story that I even told everyone at work. I must have done a good job because one of the girls here spent the evening checking for the story on the net. Of course she didn't find anything but she did learn alot about Ho Chi Minh. Had to do some some explaining the next day when your mom pointed it out for me.
Jason, A big HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Enjoy your wonderful days in Bali and then on to India! All the best, Aunt Rita
ReplyDeleteHello my little adventurers,
ReplyDeleteI must admit it felt a bit strange not being able to pick up the phone and wish my son happy birthday. Thank God for e-cards and e-mail it's the next best thing.
Two years?? Is that all you two have been together?? Maeve it feels as though you have always been a part of our family. A wonderful part that puts a big smile on my "little" one's face.
I can't wait until you both get back, not just because I miss you but I can't wait to sit and talk and talk and talk .... The stories you will have to tell. I can't wait.
The weather has settled down here and it looks as though we are going to have a glorious Easter weekend. A glorious 4 day weekend for me to boot. I'm in heaven.
I had a dream about you guys the other night. You got a real bargain on a ticket and decided to come home for a few days before heading off to India.
I don't think I need to get that dream analyzed do you?
Ah well you'll be home soon enough.
Love you both.
Hugs and kisses
Mom
When are we going to hear about Bali?!?!?! I can't wait.
ReplyDeleteAlso, when do you get home? Before September hopefully because I am going to need help finding a place to live in Toronto......