My motorcycle diaries

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xin chao (hello) all,

Quick update: I've been back in the good ole US of A since Feb 14!!! Spent 1 week in Seattle hanging out in one my now favorite cities with one of my favorie people (yes you Shane), packed my stuff in my car, and drove down with one of my favorite people (yes you Raenelle) down to San Francisco area!! The drive down was an adventure in itself, complete with blizzard conditions, coastal drives, and purchasing snow chains for my tires!! Yikes, a shock from being in SE Asia! But I am now safely in San Francisco living with Kendra working here for 3 months

So back to Vietnam in Dec of 06....one of the best things I decided to do was this motorcycle tour from Nha Trang to Dalat to Mui Ne and ending in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)!! If any of you have the opportunity to do this, grab it and Hold on!! Exposed to the real Vietnam countryside, an experience that can't be described.

Well, since I am back posting and very lazy, I've decided just to write a quick blurb on highlights and let the pictures do the rest of the talking!! I hope you all enjoy, and that you are all doing well, please let me know how you all are doing, send me an email or make a comment on my blog.

With love,
Michelle

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Photos

The beginning of a ride of a lifetime....
Danh and I leaving Nha Trang...by the way, this was the only time I was permitted to sit in front of the motorcycle....for photo purposes only!

Poklongararai Towers
Built around the 14th century by Cham people

Beautiful Central Highlands of Vietnam
Breathtaking view along the ride to Dalat

Linh Phouc Pagoda
near Dalat

Central Highlands
View from the very top of the pagoda

"Crazy House" in Dalat
Formally known as the Hang Nga Guesthouse and art gallery...funky architecutre and guestrooms...and very pricy!! So you are "crazy" if you stay here!

Comments

[Paul]

Hey Hey from the GC
Hey Michelle, Back at uni, working hard - not really about 20hr weeks - it's pretty sweet! Had a blinder last night for a firends Bday. Gotta love mid-week piss ups. Those pics look unreal!!! Haven't had a big lecture as yet, just little group meetings, but I haven't forgotten about the photo. Will send it through, don't worry. Anyway, take care and I'll speak to you soon. Paul

[Mom]

Great pictures
Hi Michelle, The views are beautiful! How could you remember the names of those places and be able to spell them out, wow! How did you go to the top of the pagoda, elevator? Enjoyed your blog. Love, Mom

[Dan (UK)]

Howdy
I like your pictures, Dalat looks really beautiful I'm sorry I missed it for the bustle of Saigon - oh well can always go back. Glad you're doing well All the best Dan

[uncle danny]

cool pictures
Hi Michelle, thanks for the cool pictures. you sure had a great adventure that would last for a life time. These are things that money cant buy. thanks for sharing them. who knows, maybe someday will be able to do some great adventures too. - uncle danny