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Well big day today we both slept in till 9:00am latest since starting the trip. No sight seeing today purely shopping. Went to MDK shopping centre started slow, until we got to 3rd floor thats when we found all the clothing and stuff. One thing we noticed is that if you don't buy any of the knock offs and buy genuine your basically pay the say as home. 7hrs of shopping back to hotel for rest then more shopping now I've got my head right. Then massage go to bed and up early for 5:00am start. Breakfast with the monks and tigers so hopefully I'll have some good shots. I think I took 20 shots today and there all boring.... read more

Today went to the Ta Phrom Temple commonly know known as he Tomb Raider Temple. It was amazing to see these massive roots covering the temple. Unfortunately they are also destroying the temple but I think they are in the process of removing the trees. I must admit I'm sick of the tourists that run around in the same coloured t-shirt following a matching flag. They are like excited ants crawling over you to get a good picture. Also we are over all the hawkers it is just constant every foot of the way. Today Karen and I also went to a silk farm and walked through the process of making silk and weaving, its actually quite fascinating to observe. Also it's actually free even though we indulge in some silk products at the end. Karen ... read more

Well I lasted 3 days without mentioning the war, but it's all I can think of to explain all the traffic lights, solid white lines, double white lines, pedestrian crossings etc. They could only have been put here during the war because no one in Vietnam knows what they mean. Going down a windy mountain road and overtaking trucks on a double white line really gets the heart going. I also have learnt that footpaths are for parking and roads are for pedestrians. As far as the motorcyles go I thought I'd seen everything cause they carry anything and everything and they can fit a family of 5 on a moped, but today I saw a family of 4 on a moped and mum on the back breast feeding her child. This place has the biggest ... read more

Well arrived in Vietnam safely bumpy ride all the way watched lightning storm out from my side scary but thrilling. Took off for Da Lat this morning, totally amazing the whole of industry seems to be on the roadside. Also forget about road rules and I think I better choose a god cause its totally hair raising.... read more

Well it's 8am, currently temperature 5c in Narre and 18c in Darwin (top of 31c and sunny). Have administered my medication, hopefully that will settle me down soon. Being picked up 1030am, flight at 1300hr arrive Darwin 1645hr. Will be staying with friends in Darwin till Monday when Karen and I fly to Ho Chi Minh at 1850hr and arrive at 2115hr(2330hr Aus time) Tonights activity Tea at Palmerston Night Market.... read more