10th JANUARY.
Our 6 days in Vietnam have been very enjoyable and our initial concerns unnecessary, so perhaps it will stay on our list to do again. This morning our taxi arrived at 7.30 to take us to the airport. The journey of only 30 mins had Janina on the edge of her seat as the car sped through the crowded streets, twisting and turning as it avoided 100's of motor bikes that appeared and vanished in front of us. For example, if you are coming up to a tee junction and turning right, you do not look left..... it is up to the that traffic to keep an eye on you and let you in. Tee junctions and most crossroads do not have traffic lights, these are only seen at major junctions. Vietnam has a population of 89 million, and 22 million motorbikes, 5 million of those in Saigon.
Our 6 days in Vietnam have been very enjoyable and our initial concerns unnecessary, so perhaps it will stay on our list to do again. This morning our taxi arrived at 7.30 to take us to the airport. The journey of only 30 mins had Janina on the edge of her seat as the car sped through the crowded streets, twisting and turning as it avoided 100's of motor bikes that appeared and vanished in front of us. For example, if you are coming up to a tee junction and turning right, you do not look left..... it is up to the that traffic to keep an eye on you and let you in. Tee junctions and most crossroads do not have traffic lights, these are only seen at major junctions. Vietnam has a population of 89 million, and 22 million motorbikes, 5 million of those in Saigon.
Our hotel in Bangkok is out of the city centre, but near to the bus station for our journey down to Koh Chang Island tomorrow. Our room has all facilities and very big, furnished in a boutique style with black wood furniture. Janina has gone to bed early as she has fallen in love with the soft pillow, time for me to go as well.......Goodnight
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