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Olly wanted me to start this blog with the fact that Norwich are going up in the league- apparently this is a big deal. Anyway...Vietnam so far has been pretty immense! Although throughout we have all suffered from various stomach problems, colds, injuries and so forth, our spirits have not been dampened. We left you last on our way to Nha Trang on the sleeper train on my Birthday. Thanks to the guys for making it a great birthday and loved my prezzies a lot!! We had an amazing day on our first day in Nha Trang on Vinpearl island, a themepark/waterpark. We had to get a cable car there over the sea (the longest cable car in asia) I don't think olly was too keen! but we got there safely and went straight on the rollercoaster, it was so good that we stayed on again! After also going on the BANANA BOAT, a slightly rubbish 4d ride, a ride that through me and olly through the air then left us upside down for a good while, and watching dogs pushing prams, riding bikes and monkeys weight lifting, we spent the rest of the day in the waterpark which was really good. Our second day in Nha Trang consisted of me, rach w and george relaxing by the pool all day, with several attempts of me and george learning how to dive, perfecting my dive beautifully by the end of the day. Olly also went on a scuba dive that he really enjoyed.

Next stop Hoi An. This is a really nice pretty town with great scenery that me and Olly got to enjoy whilst out on a group bike ride in the countryside, where we also got to mount a buffalo, a very strange experience! Me, Rach w and George decided to also get some outfits tailored as Hoi An is well-known for this, me and george opting for some very suave suits and Rach getting a very pretty dress made for her. Its amazing that you show them what you want and they literally make it tailored to fit you perfectly within one day, a very cool experience.

Then we went to Hue where me, Olly and the rest of the group went on a motorbike through the countryside, which was so fun even with their crazy driving here!! Rach and George spent the afternoon at the Citadel and enjoying the beautiful scenery of the town. In the evening a few of us went out with Aki our guide and some of the locals at the restaurant we ate at for a bit of Karaoke! We didn't have a clue what they were singing half the time but the free nibbles and beer went down a treat and it was a love, they love Karaoke here and even have rooms that they hire out for it all the time! The next morning we all went to the local market with Aki to buy some ingredients and then went back to the restaurant to help him cook some of his home food from Cambodia which was really yummy! Then we hopped on our sleeper train to Hanoi, playing Aki's 'beleive it or not' dice game which he loves and watchin I love you man.

Yesterday we were at Halong Bay, which is really beautiful, with lots of islands all round the coast of vietnam that we sailed around on a very nice boat. We also got a seafood buffet which was very tasty! then went into explore one of the caves that have been formed on the island. In the evening we went with the whole group to the Karaoke bar where we had our own room, it was really good. George's and Jake's version of 'Barbie Girl' was a particular favourite of mine with George obviously taking the lead girls role. The night ended with us all belting out some great tunes while dancing around on the sofas.

We are now in Hanoi. George is excited to be meeting up with his Dad and brother and we are all looking forward to seeing what Vietnam's capital has to offer! me, Olly and Kim are going to Sapa for a couple of days too before we all leave for China on Sunday!

Will update again soon x Rach H

Posted by Fantastic4 01:47 Archived in Vietnam

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