Destination: Vietnam

Day 146 - 24th August 2016 Wednesday – Another Pool Day

Thu, 25 Aug 2016 | By wendyandkevin | Views [553]

It rained most of the night and so Kevin cancelled his ride with Michael and Andrew. I went to the gym and pool like most days. Unfortunately I am still quite sore and stiff from my bike ride and so I only ran for 20min and not 30min. I am considering ... Read more >

Day 145 - 23rd August 2016 Tuesday – Exam Results

Wed, 24 Aug 2016 | By wendyandkevin | Views [544]

Happy birthday Ebony and Hien, my student. Kevin rode by himself again this morning. I meanwhile had a lazy morning watching episodes of How to get away with Murder – season 2. Kevin washed the floors which haven't been done for weeks. My Skype ... Read more >

Location 51, 52, 53, 54: Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh, Da Lat, & Mui Ne, Vietnam

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 | By nnystrom | Views [491]

Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh, Da Lat & Mui Ne - Vietnam: We left Dong Hoi, in the early morning,to catch a quick flight to Hoi An (arrived in Da Nang airport, then got picked up and taken to Hoi An).  Once we made it to the guesthouse in Hoi An ... Read more >

Tags: beaches, canyoning, waterfalls

Day 144 – 22nd August 2016 Monday – Dinner at Hien’s House

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 | By wendyandkevin | Views [612]

Kevin ride with Michael today as Andrew and Kevin had words over the incident that occurred in the Port v Crows game and Andrew was huffy and so rode slower with Lee.  I went to the gym and pool. Monika and JA were there doing a workout. For ... Read more >

Day 143 – 21st August 2016 Sunday – Massive Bike Ride

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 | By wendyandkevin | Views [577]

Kevin was off riding on his own again. It appears he has learnt his lesson about hydration and is now preparing better and drinking more on his rides. I hate to say I have been telling him since buying the bikes that he is not drinking enough but does ... Read more >

Day 142 – 20th August 2016 Saturday – Another Exam attempt

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 | By wendyandkevin | Views [569]

It is a hot humid day today. 37C but feels like 42C. Kevin went riding alone to Marble Mountain. I went to the gym for a workout and then to the pool. Appears there are a few sore heads today, Vicky, Claire, Sharon after last nights party. Stayed at ... Read more >

Less than one month from departure

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 | By lazimmerman | Views [438]

I have less than 1 month to go before traveling to Vietnam to help with a Food Outreach Program through IVHQ and local organization Green Lion in Ho Chi Minh City. It still sounds crazy when I say it out loud or put it in writing but I think I want ... Read more >

Tags: culture, exploring, travel

Day 141 – 19th August 2016 Friday - Claire's birthday bash at Hoa Hien

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 | By wendyandkevin | Views [393]

Kevin went riding with Andrew to Fusion Mia. I did a load of washing and then headed to the gym for a workout and then to the pool for a relaxing day. Kevin left to go to the Sports Bar to watch the footy with the boys at 4pm. I meanwhile headed home ... Read more >

Day 140 – 18th August 2016 Thursday – Exam Stuff –up No 2

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 | By wendyandkevin | Views [376]

This morning it is raining. Kevin got up to go riding and soon decided to go back to bed before heading to Almanity.  I meanwhile got ready for my exam at 9am. Right from the start in was a stuff-up and I could log in but could not get to the classroom.... Read more >

Day 139 - 17th August 2016 Wednesday – Exam stuff-up

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 | By wendyandkevin | Views [318]

Kevin went riding with Andrew, Anna Betta and Lee along the old Danang Road and then back to the beach road. Kevin wasn't happy as Anna Betta needed to stop for a drink and breather every 5km. I got up and did some prep work for my next 2 exams that ... Read more >

Day 138 – 16th August 2016 Tuesday – Lazy Day but someone has to do it!

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 | By wendyandkevin | Views [237]

Kevin went riding on his own on the old Danang Road and cut through to the golf courses on the main road. It was a leisure’s ride for him. The air conditioning had gone off before 5.30 and it didn't come back on until after 7am. So after breakfast ... Read more >

Day 137 -15th August 2016 Monday – Another Exam

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 | By wendyandkevin | Views [262]

Kevin was off riding with his buddies again this morning to Fusion Mia. I set up the bedroom for my 9am exam and asked Kevin to remain out of the room. Again the exam started with problems, no slide movers or tool bar. I really must decide do I need ... Read more >

Day 136 – 14th August 2016 Sunday – Chicken Curry Night

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 | By wendyandkevin | Views [344]

Kevin went riding on his own as the other guys pulled out. I went to the market early for the ingredients for my curry. Chicken cost VND 125k and I think I was ripped off. Other ingredients only VND 20k. I packed for the gym and  then went to Betel ... Read more >

Day 135 – 13th August 2016 Saturday – Topica Exam Again

Sun, 14 Aug 2016 | By wendyandkevin | Views [376]

Kevin didn't ride this morning. I meanwhile did some washing and then headed to the gym. I was home by 10.15am and the noise from the building next door was annoying so  I decided to set up in the bedroom for my exam. Well what a f…ck up.... Read more >

Day 134 – 12th August 2016 Friday – Dinner at Monika’s and JA

Sat, 13 Aug 2016 | By wendyandkevin | Views [360]

Kevin went riding with Andrew and Michael to Marble Mountain and they again got a new record. I checked my emails and Kristen has replied with dates and times for my Topica exams. She has also sent the lesson plans. I copied them to my USB and headed ... Read more >