gailmo

First class I am told does not have private bathroom--but to be sure, just check online. I believe that the Thai Trains now do not allow smoking. I did not see anyone smoking on our trip--which leads me to believe that it is not permitted.

I am not sure about Air Asia weighing carry-ons. I knew my carry on was over their limit-so I just tossed it onto the belt for check in. Maybe that was a mistake!!!!

One more segment to go on this report---hopefully I will have it finished tomorrow. I need to get it completed so I can move on to other things!!

Kathie

Enjoying your report, Gail.

MaryW

Gail - enjoying your report greatly. We are looking at returning to the area after a long absence so I'm very interested. The info about the aeropress is really interesting too. I usually travel with a french press but this sounds way more convenient.

rhkkmk

so where to next?

bob


we love hoi an

Piilani2

To "gailmo"
Haven't been to Bankok in years, but did stay at the Royal Orchid. Glad to hear it's still good...Where or how did you get a "crazy rate" that was so good? If anyone else knows, please post.
Thanks!!

gailmo

I found the "crazy rate" in a post on this forum--I think the one titled ROS. It was offered by asiatravel.com about two months ago. I believe this type of rate was ending in early November.

..and to answer Bob's earlier question. I am "off" to Missouri next! I leave Hanoi on Dec. 1 and will be back home for the holidays. I am already sad just thinking about leaving my good friends and "Vietnamese family".

ekscrunchy

Gail: I am enjoying this very much.

I have a question about your time in Hanoi: You probably mentioned this elsewhere, but what were you teaching and how did you arrange this?

Thanks..a geography major

gailmo

Sorry for the late reply on this message.

I was teaching a class called "GIS for Teachers". This was a geography class that introduced mapping science and GIS to pre-service teachers in Hanoi. It was my second time teaching at Hanoi National University of Education. My department in the US (U of Missouri) has a Vietnam Institute program that works to bring Vietnamese students to the US to study. I was able to arrange my teaching through this program.

A side note: I am back in Missouri --arrived home two daze ago! I plan to return to Hanoi again next fall! I love it!