Today I went to the bank to replenish the wallet and then had a hearty breakfast thinking about all my old work colleagues at Servite and reading the local English language newspaper. Top news was steps being taken on bird flu. Back page had the English premiership table and picture from Arsenal vs Tottenham in the league cup.
After that I hired a bike (65p for the day). Its so much less hassle than taking tuktuks (little three wheeler taxis) and I need the exercise too. Although its pretty flat around the city.
I duly peddalled off to see the main sites. Mainly temples but seeing the french colonial architecture dotted around was also interesting
The city lies on the Mekong River and that look pretty empty as its the dry season (Rhyl beach when the tide is out). Across the river lies Thailand.
After a few of hours I returned to the Mekong riverside, near to the guest house I'm staying in, and had a cool beer as the sun started to wane.
Tomorrow I get an early morning flight to Hanoi. Another day another city.
3 comments:
it's all looking and sounding like lots of fun, from from the photo very relaxing.
lots of love
matt + clare
Hi Paul
Don't know what you were doing thinking about Servite colleagues. If I was you I'd just enjoy the adventures and remember you're not missing anything!
Sounds like you're having a fab time... Am off skiing tomorrow for a week but compared to your tales that now doesn't seem so exciting.
Take care
Una
Hi Paul,
Sound like great fun.
Quins won the Connaught match with the necessary bonus point but failed to go through due to a contrived draw at Saracens vs Glasgow, (which meant they both qualified!!) and victories for Newcastle and Brive respectively.
So it's just a top six premiership place now for Quins to target.
Tricky away game at Bath today, then a couple of weeks rest for the 6 nations!
Brown, Strettle, Easter and Skinner are all selected for the England Saxons! (The "A" team in modern sport marketing speak!)
Cheers
Ian
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