Horny Hanoi!

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This is just a very brief message to let everyone know that we got here safe and sound.

We flew from london at 11am on Wednesday after getting up extra early to make sure that we were one of the first to check-in.

Was quite amusing seeing people going on holiday for 2 weeks being told that they needed to lighten their bags or pay the excess, rumours were that the excess was 30 pound per kilo over the 20kg limit.

Both of us gloating that we only had 13kg each! However being that we bearly have any clothes i'm now not so sure that was the best thing to be proud of! (We have also considerably added to the weight with books at the airport!)

The 12.40 hr flight to Singapore passed smoothly with no major issues. I managed to fit in 4 and a half films. Yes, many are aware that i had aimed for at least five, but i was distracted by firstly Amy, who said that we needed to talk at some point in the flight, and the huge choice caught me off guard resulting in some indecision for a short period of time.

It is now all very real. After landing in Hanoi we were promptly picked up by our prearranged taxi who then took us to a hotel that had not previously been booked! Turns out that some inconsiderate travellers that had eaten from a street stall were not well enough to leave the hotel today. We should go to our intended hotel tomorrow.

The traffic is absolutely manic with so many motorbikes - We have been perfecting the art of crossing the road this afternoon (generally by following behind old men with long wispy beards!).

We have just had our first roadside 'eats' - some 'pho' with the locals, and very nice it was too. We shall see if we are saying the same in the morning!

We are now off to bed now (Rob's first sleep since Tues night) - hoping that the bibbing horns don't keep us awake for too long - I have never heard anything like it!

Love to you all

Rob and Amy
xxx

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Comments

[dad]

Glad to hear
Glad to hear that you touched down well and in one piece - just interested in what film you only managed to see half off - they would have changed the showing by the time you come back..... lol dad.

[Emma]

safe as
Hey both glad you're both there safe and sound. Am v jealous of you not being in work while the rest of us slog it out here in sunny but freezing UK. I'm sure Amy will add to each of your 13k packpacks once she hits the markets!!! Looking forward to hearing your weird and wonderful stories to keep me entertained at work (whilst pretending am researching some policy or other!!!) Take care, Em xxx

[ROSA]

GOOD MORNING
Let us be the first to wish you both good morning in a new country, we are all excited to hear from you both. Hope you slept well and the horns didn't keep you awake. lots of love Paed Girls

[The Westies]

Missing you already
Hey guys. Glad you got there safe. Ben has his map and is now ploting your travels so he knows where Uncle Rob and Aunty Amy are! Word of advice, make sure you see the chicken killed before you eat anything that looks like chicken! Safer to be a veggie till you get to Oz Lol. Miss ya loads Clare, Dave, Benjamin and Thomas!

[Mum & Dad]

Language!
Great to hear that you've arrived safely. Doesn't sound like a place for a Harley ride out - just stick behind the old men. Love the first impression comments. I know that you'll really enjoy looking back on them. Keep to the Asia eating rules - piping hot and everything wiped clean with Coka Cola! Sleep well - I don't think that the 'honking' will bother you! XX

[Mum and Des]

Have a good time
Great to hear you have arrived safely. How many pages has Rob torn out of his book so far?? Hope the cold is improving Amyand that the jet lag is managable. Enjoy your adventures together, and thanks for sharing them with us all. Take good care of each other, big love to both XXXX

[Grandma and Grandpa]

Thanks for thankyou messge
Good morning dears, so very pleased to hear from you, we are going to enjoy your escapades. Thank you very much for the message you sent, so thoughtful of you both, but then you are. Frosty this morning, but otherwise sunny - how hot is Hanoi? Lots of love from us both, G and G.XXXX