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June 11th 2013
Published: June 16th 2013
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Monday morning I'm up early, repacking my suitcase and tossing enough clothes for four nights away into my backpack. I'm getting rather good at this - If I wear my trousers for several days, and handwash a few small items each day, I need to pack less. The toiletry bag goes in the suitcase, I'm only taking what I need from it. My iPad, leads/adaptor for it and the camera, runners on my feet, camer... Read Full Entry



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After months of research, the itinerary is set in stone and I am on the verge of departure for my second trip to India, this time with my sister Ginny. This isn't an organised tour, I have created our itinerary myself, visiting twelve fascinating destinations including Hampi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Orchha, and Khajuraho. We fly into Hyderabad in central Southern India and depart from Amritsar in the North. In between we'll have 35 days to enjoy all the colour and chaos India has to offer. We'll be sleeping on overnight trains, enjoying the luxury of travelling with private drivers for two section... full info
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Tu Duc TombTu Duc Tomb
Tu Duc Tomb
War GravesWar Graves
War Graves
Vietnamese soldiers last resting place.
Long Hung ChurchLong Hung Church
Long Hung Church
Note the bullet holes in the walls. The inside walls were just the same.
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DMZ
Loud speakers used by the Americans on the southern bank of the Ben Hai River......
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.....to talk with the Viet troops on the northern side. These are the Viet speakers.
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The Hien Luong bridge over the Ben Hai River. Basically, no man's land, during the war.
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Looking across the bridge to the monument on the other side of the river.
Vinh Moc TunnelsVinh Moc Tunnels
Vinh Moc Tunnels
This 86 year old lady lived in the tunnels for 6 years.
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Vinh Moc Tunnels
One of the 13 entrances to the tunnels.
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Vinh Moc Tunnels
I think I was 23 metres down at this point.
Fishing VillageFishing Village
Fishing Village
Lots of fishing nets spread around. This man is repairing one of them.
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Fishing Village
More nets and boats.
Elephant SpringsElephant Springs
Elephant Springs
A very popular day out for the locals...
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Elephant Springs
...you can hire a platform complete with floor mats and a hammock.
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Elephant Springs
Oasis in the mountains.
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Lots of great photo stops.
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Hieu stayed off the highway and we passed over lots of minor roads.
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Rice paddy worker.
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Rice paddies as far as the eye can see.
Returning to Hoi An - Hai Van PassReturning to Hoi An - Hai Van Pass
Returning to Hoi An - Hai Van Pass
A hazy day...there is ocean beyond the mountains.



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