Dear All, I just wanted to let you all know that Jenny and I have finished our first day in Vietnam together! Jenny came and found me in my nice hotel room this morning (thank you Mum!) and we went and enjoyed a French influenced breakfast before starting the day. We started by walking around the Old Quarter and to the lake which is said to have turtles in it but, due to its colour, its hard to believe one has ever been spotted. We also went and booked a three day trip to Halong Bay, leaving tomorrow, which we are very excited about. We will spend one night on a boat and one in a hotel 'bungalow' on stilts in the water. The itinerary includes going kayaking through some of the caves, learning to fish
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