Saturday, 6 December 2014

Ho Chi Minh City

 Behind the Post Office, a man tends to his birds and outside the Cathedral some bridesmaids pose.

Ho Chi Minh City

I took this for my dad, who will appreciate the crazy wiring!

Ho Chi Minh City

 A city of contrasts: beautiful flower displays at the market and crazy, unstoppable traffic.

Ho Chi Minh City

At the old-fashioned post office.

Ho Chi Minh City

 We stayed at The Grand Hotel, with a courtyard pool and a rooftop bar.

Ho Chi Minh City

The expert whips up another banh xeo!

Ho Chi Minh City


Mick shows us how to wrap the prawn and pork pancake before dipping it in the sauce - Vietnamese street food, yum!

Lizard

The monitor lizard scampers up a tree.

Malacca


Heading into the Malaccan rainforest with 48 children - help!

Malacca


Jungle survival tips, how to handle a snake and emergency overnight accommodation!

Creatures


Spotted by Dave on a walk with Dave.

Out and about in Singapore


We spent a hot and sweaty Sunday pounding the park around Punggol with Dave and Magen.

Saturday, 1 November 2014

Jaidee Resort, Hua Hin

Quiet location, nice food, traditional Thai setting.

Hua Hin

Aislinn almost thrashes Dave!

Hua Hin

We eye up a choice mode of transport, at a bargain price.  Shame it wouldn't fit in the suitcase.

Hutsadin Elephant Foundation

A refreshing drink, a cool wash and an invigorating scrub - what more does an elephant need after a stroll in the sun?

Hutsadin Elaphant Foundation

Our elephant was rescued from loggers, after a hard and often mistreated life.  She loved pineapples and would cleverly snap off the leaves and roots before devouring it whole!

Hutsadin Elephant Foundation

Making friends, helped by bananas.

Hutsadin Elephant Foundation, Hua Hin, Thailand

Aislinn takes Tongkham, one of the newest arrivals to the hospital, for a walk.

Vientiane

In the capital, Vientiane, there was not much to see, although the mini bus crammed with Buddhist monks caught my eye, as did the tucked-away shanti town.

Kuang Xi Waterfalls

Aislinn braved the ice-cold water.

Kuang Xi Waterfalls


Kuang Xi Waterfalls


At the main waterfall - spectacular.  Aislinn went on to climb up some of it - I didn't watch!

Kuang Xi Waterfalls

Yes, we were really there! The falls begin in shallow pools atop a steep hillside. These lead to the main fall with a 200 ft cascade. The falls are accessed via a pleasant and tree-shaded trail to a left of the falls. The water collects in numerous turquoise blue pools as it flows downstream.

Kuang Xi Waterfalls

Apologies for the random chap, the clear water proved irresistible.

Kuang Xi waterfalls, Luang Prabang

The most beautiful waterfalls we have ever seen.

Luang Prabang

Pretty marigold offering on sale and an interesting sign at the top of the hill.

Luang Prabang

The hike to the top of Phousi Hill and a beaming smile on arrival.

Luang Prabang

Prayers and offerings at the peak of Phousi Hill & Wat Tham Phousi temple.