Location: Siem Reap, Cambodia Today is temple day. First, we visited Angkor Wat. We got our tickets yesterday, as they take your picture and then print out a pass which is checked as the bus approaches the temple complex. This way we avoided any lines in the morning. Angkor Wat is surrounded by a wide … Continue reading Angkor Wat

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