Day 17 Up early and out for our usual omelette and bread breakfast. I'm convinced that I've not has a poorly stomach as I'm bound by all the eggs ive eaten! The private car came to pick us up just after 9am. Tuan the boss of Easy Riders came To see us off and wish is well. The lady on reception was hugging and kissing us goodbye. The hotel staff have been so lovely. The other day they came with a hot boiled egg and got Lesley to lay on the bed and roll it over her black eye. She found it very soothing. They also helped us with drying the clothes I'd washed through. The driver was friendly and spoke English which was helpful. Not a good start to the journey though as So many ... read more

Day 14 & 15 Day 14 - home from hospital and rest.We came back to the hotel in a taxi once Lesley was discharged. 1.5 million Dong hospital bill. About £45 pound. All worth it. We both slept for most of the day. We ventured out for something to eat and Terry met us to check on Lesley. She's coping well. He's arranged another night in the hotel and we have his mobile should we need anything. He's been absolutely brilliant and has become a friend to us both. Early night and more rest. Day 15 - Dalat with Terry We got up early and went out for breakfast, meeting up with Terry . Lesley is feeling very sore and bruised today. After breakfast we went for coffee at the Easy Riders Hang Out Bar. Tuan ... read more

Day 11 On the overnight bus to Nha Trang. I was quite looking forward to the journey as last time it was clean air conditioned and had toilets. I thing we must have had a premium bus. This bus was not so good. No toilets and very smelly. It was so full people were laying on the floor. I watched 2 films on my iPad and tried to ignore it. I wondered what the "wet dog" smell was then realised it was the blanket I had over my legs. We'd stopped early on for the driver to rest. Usually you stop again about 11pm but not this time. I couldn't get my seat to recline so slept upright. Which was a blessing and a curse. The curse was cramped legs the blessing was I didn't wake ... read more

Day 9 Had a good nights sleep. Woke up to rain. It's still very warm. We packed our bags as they're moving us to a new room. We had a hearty breakfast. The rain is still coming. We're unsure of what to do in the rain so took some time and looked online. We were a bit late for trips today so we decided to do our own. Hire bicycles and cycle across to Cam Nam island to see the more rural side of Vietnam. We bought long rain macs. We do have them but the ones you buy here go to your ankles and cover more. We cycled in the light rain through the old town it was very refreshing in the heat. We found the large market. We pushed the bikes through as it ... read more

Day 7 - The alarm didn't go off! Quick change and out. Swift walk for the 8am bus. No time for breakfast. Bus arrived at 9.15am so had usual omelette and bread roll breakfast at the cafe next door whilst waiting. The bus is the sleeper, air conditioned and comfy. Great way to travel. Our 3 bus journeys (including 2 night buses) cost us just £35. It's warm but not sunny. Looking forward to another adventurous day. We had the obligatory stop for the driver. Beautiful restaurant with thatched roof, carp and birds. Just enough time for a green tea and then off. The bus stop seemed remote when we arrived. It was a 20 mins walk with back packs so we decided not to. 2 taxi scooters offered to take us for 30,000 Dong (80p) ... read more