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Dubai get together and conclusion
Dawn breaks, I open the curtains and gaze at the Dubai skyline. A crane in the background reminds me that it is a city which is continuing to grow. The Continue Reading →
Dubai class get together and Global Village
The day started with a leisurely breakfast. Maxwell and I sat outside and enjoyed our meal. We might as well make the most of the warm weather as we will Continue Reading →
Dubai class get together and Miracle Garden
My medical college classmates are celebrating 41 years of friendship with a get together in Dubai. The rest of the group arrived on Sunday and Monday. I am two days Continue Reading →
Lakshmi at the soft ball play centre
“No fireworks, no fireworks” Lakshmi cried. She didn’t want to see the sparkles in the night sky. Having her hair washed has left her traumatised. She shielded her eyes from Continue Reading →
Ho Chi Minh City and the Cu Chi tunnels
Vietnam was under French colonial rule from the latter half of the 19th century. Following the end of the Second World War, internal conflicts resulted in the splitting of the Continue Reading →
Can Tho and the Mekong Delta
Can Tho, the capital of the Mekong delta, is a delightful little city on the banks of the river Can Tho, a tributary of the Mekong river. Once again we Continue Reading →
Châu Doc to Can Tho
The boat trip from Cambodia to Vietnam takes over three hours. A high speed boat where we are treated to free drinks, snacks and WiFi. The first stop is at Continue Reading →
Killing fields, Cambodia
The killing fields were not included in our itinerary. I can understand why. A harrowing experience which no one wants to go through and yet you cannot come to Phnom Continue Reading →
Phnom Penh and Tuol Sleng Genocide centre
We make three stops on our way from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. The first a comfort stop, the second stop was for lunch, which we later find out was Continue Reading →
Angkor Wat
Eight years ago on the last day of our China trip we had a free evening in Beijing. We were still not quite au fait with going around the city Continue Reading →