Dong Millionairess

We arrived in Hanoi safely and on time this afternoon. There were signs of severe flooding in the countryside around the city. Our hotel is fine, exceeds expectations! The area surrounding the hotel is chaotic to say the least. Irene is suffering from Culture Shock.
The helpful front deskman has told us to expect 20 fellow travellers mostly British.

Tomorrow we leave Hong Kong for Hanoi. We have enjoyed a wonderful time here with our generous hosts The Rev. Peter Ellis and his wife Judi. Our sincere thanks to them both for making our visit so memorable.

It was lovely to meet up with so many old friends and for Irene to make so many new friends.

I have just called the emergency contact line for the trip to Vietnam to confirm that all is well.
The Typhoon made landfall at Hue on the coast this afternoon. Although there is flooding our trip is unaffected at this stage.

The Chi lin Nunnery, Hong Kong. A community of Buddist nuns whose fabulous buildings were funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

Pagoda at Chi Lin Nunnery