Already an itinerary change. Won't fly from Da Nang to Hanoi. The reason given is to offer a more eco sustainable option and the opportunity to see more of the countryside at ground level. Did get a rebate. As the roads are not at all in Ontario ship shape, it may be a bouncy option. 😕

 



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  1. Lexi KorpelJanuary 7, 2024 at 10:16 AM

    I do hope you enjoy the trip! Hopefully you can see the ground level sights that they are talking about.

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  2. KristaJanuary 9, 2024 at 4:30 AM

    Well, in the words of the late great Robin Williams, "Da nang me, da nang me, why don't they get a rope and hang me?" (Come on, you've said :gooooood morrrrrning Vietnam" at least once since you've been there...)

    Safe travels, Galt Boy and don't mind the bumps@

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  3. Pam MJanuary 20, 2024 at 6:25 PM

    If the roads are like anything on Eleuthra you will feel like playing a video game dodging the pot holes.

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