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It’s been a while

December 16, 2025

Yes, I’ve neglected posting for a while but it’s been busy, busy, busy.

We finished the marathon cycling. I say marathon as but the time we made it to Hoi An the temperatures were starting to climb and by the last day coming into Ho Chi Minh temperatures were  in the mid 30’s and the humidity was high, high, high.

Usually, we cycled 15-20km before there was a break. Breaks consisted of lime juice, fresh fruit,and nuts. This was all supplied by the tour company. In the high temps and humidity,  it was great to get a break in the shade, but once one stops then one becomes drenched in sweat. It’s a relief to get back on the bikes and feel the breeze generated by biking but still….

Finally, after the last day of 65km, we were bused in to Ho Chi Minh city,  and after a farewell dinner, it was all over. I have to say it was an amazing group. There were 12 in all; 7 Brits, 2 Americans/Quebecois, 2 Canadians (ourselves) and 1 Austrian. We all enjoyed each others company, had no major issues, and all lead by Son a great leader.

We’ve been on our own now for a few days and have made it as far south as Can Tho in the Mekong Delta. In a few days it’s off to Siam Reap and Angkor Wat.

Here are a few pics:

Connie, Elisabeth and Son
A typical lunch out cycling…Connie, Paul, Cecilia, Rachel and Chris
Always looking for the quintessential rooftop for a drink. Here, Connie settles for a Singapore sling since the Vietnamese national drink is beer! This was taken from the top of the Caravelle Hotel (Saigon, Saigon rooftop bar). It was from here that journalists in the American War viewed, filmed,and reported the defeat of the Americans
A happy bunch that gathered at one of our cycling breaks to observe us
Can I put this in my luggage to bring home for our balcony?
Farewell dinner for cycling group
5 Comments leave one →
  1. shaunalojoso's avatar
    shaunalojoso permalink
    December 16, 2025 20:16

    A lovely slice of life

  2. tom and liz's avatar
    tom and liz permalink
    December 17, 2025 19:22

    Looks like a fantastic trip overall. Great pictures, great exercise, great people met. Now for Cambodia. Are you ready?

  3. El Jefe's avatar
    El Jefe permalink
    December 17, 2025 19:59

    When you starve us for fresh news (in that abusive way you’ve perfected) we go crazy for whatever you eventually choose to throw us. We are SO on to you bucko!! Didja keep yer bike?

  4. El Jefe's avatar
    El Jefe permalink
    December 17, 2025 20:23

    BTW, in Cambodia you can be imprisoned for the witless affrontery of mis-spelling “Angkor Wat” … as you have did in your preface to this post. Perhaps put a little more effort into proofing what you toss to us !!!

  5. El Jefe's avatar
    El Jefe permalink
    December 17, 2025 20:26

    Ay-Yi … “have DONE” … now SEE what your bad example made me do ?!?

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