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Thanks snake, I will them. Regards J. Read More

Have you looked in the 'classified' under 'furniture' and particularly the 'BESPOKE FURNITURE' advertisement. I am sure you can be helped by this small firm. Read More

Hi Liz. I am also from the Wirral. Pensby,, Do keep in touch. I hope to get out to VN later in the year. I have an eye problem I need to sort out but will be back as soon as i can. I have some good friends in HCMC, if you need advice or ... Read More

HI Lizreece1. I am back in the u.k now and bought my Fuji HS10 here, While I was in Ho Chi Minh I found this shop and was offered a deal on a Fuji HS 20. The shop is HONG 43, 43 Le Loi, District 1, 08.38216987 (information from a ... Read More

Thanks for that information. I have noticed this camera store mentioned before but only in relation to Nikon cameras. What I have in mind to buy is the Fuji Finepix HS20EXR or FinePix S200EXR I will check the store first chance I get.Thanks again. ... Read More

If I have offended anyone with my comments, I apologise I will accept my knowledge of VN is only limited, although I have visited this country annually and sometimes bi-annually, since 2004. The reason for my returning is simply that I love the ... Read More

Jaitch. At the end of your post you list a whole bunch of 'why's'. Each 'why' is completed with a '?' which suggests you require answers. I suppose the overall answer, as I see it, is this. 'This is Viet Nam, these are Vietnamese people. ... Read More

If you sit and wait for something to happen, it rarely will. You have to make it happen. You must go to meet the Vietnamese people. A smile or a nod of the head will often help. Make a fuss of their children, they love their kids and equally ... Read More

UPDATE Having had a chat with the receptionist at my hotel about the many options open to me, taxi, private hire, Honda om. I decided to take the bus. It was a two hour journey requiring a change , But no hanging around waiting for ... Read More

Hi Howie. Thanks for all the advice. As I am taking a friend a motorcycle would not be useful but I do take you point about asking from the receptionist about transport. Jack Read More

Thanks Howie, you have given me plenty of options, once again As for hiring a Moto, with my eyesight I would be a danger to one and all. Last time I personally drove a motorbike was about 50 or more years ago. Would love to able to do it once again ... Read More

Update to this post. I did ask at the hotel and followed their suggestion that I should go to the terminus and book in advance. In doing so, I was able to book return tickets, for specific dates and ferry time. Seats are also reserved. VINA ... Read More