Location: Siem Reap, Cambodia So, I signed up for a field trip to Angkor Wat, in Siem Reap, Cambodia. We had an afternoon flight the day the ship was leaving Vietnam, so I got to relax as I packed for the three-day / two-night trip. As we boarded the bus, we were told there was … Continue reading Cambodia (Finally)

Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Wow, is it hot and humid. It was chilly in Shanghai, and a little cool in Hong Kong. But just a two-day journey to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and we have re-joined the tropics. We have also returned to Latin text - I can't even attempt to pronounce … Continue reading Vietnam

Location: Hong Kong, China Dinner in Hong Kong After my first day in Hong Kong, I took the shuttle bus back to the ship I sat next to my fellow guests, Virginia and Tom. They mentioned one of their friends could not use a spot at their dinner reservation and kindly invited me. The restaurant … Continue reading Walking in Hong Kong

Location: Hong Kong, China While downtown Shanghai was a surprise, Hong Kong looked just like I thought it would. Shanghai has four-lane roads and illuminated buildings. Hong Kong is New York City on steroids. City While Arriving City from Kowloon Peninsula Today is actually a shopping day for me, so not many cool pictures. I … Continue reading Hong Kong

En route to Hong Kong, China. Arrive on 11-Mar. Leaving Shanghai The ship undocked and needed an hour to leave Shanghai and travel down the river to the East China Sea. The sun was setting, so there were some good chances for colorful pictures. Riverside City Another View Sailing Away Bridge Sunset The part of … Continue reading Shanghai Farewell Thoughts