and he's off

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Yesterday, a few of us in the group went on a tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels, hundreds of miles of underground tunnels, dug by the Viet Cong to first evade the French invaders and later the U.S. forces. I had no plans of going into the tunnels but wanted to shoot some guns.

The Belmont group left this morning for the U.S. and I am about to fly to Hanoi to explore the north for a week. I'll spend tonight and all day tomorrow exploring Hanoi. Sunday night I'll board an overnight train for Lao Cai, on the Chinese border, where I'll be met by a driver from my hotel in Sa Pa, a small town in the mountains. There should be breath taking scenery everywhere. Can't wait to take pictures there.

The tragedy in Japan has put my return flight next weekend in jeopardy, as I was supposed to fly through Tokyo. Hopefully by then everything will be back to normal. Otherwise, I have one of the most motivated travel agents (my mother) who will get me safely home, even if she has to come get me herself. 😊

Brian

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Comments

[Christina Brown]

UK Safe House!
Hi Brian, If you have any problems getting home, you always have a place to stay in the UK with Dave and I! We'd be happy to accommodate you for as long as you need :o) Your trip sounds amazing! I hope it ends on a high. Chris

[Brian Clements]

UK Safe House
What a wonderful side trip that would be! I have actually rearranged my flights and am now flying through HCMC on Friday. I'll miss out on the Halong Bay section of my trip. Thank you so much for the offer. Brian