Vietnam visa

Since my last blog entery I have been informed that I need a visa to enter Vietnam and Cambodia. Which I was quite certain I needed anyhow but it was confirmed. The Vietnam visa I'll get here in Canada before leaving but the Cambodia visa I can get in Vietnam for 20$ USD. I haven't yet decided if I'll cross the Vietnam-Cambodia border by land or by plane. For the Cambodia-Thailand border I most probably will be flying over.

Also, since my last entery, I've had a bit of input and also read my lonely planet book and I might change my destinations. Instead of Nha Trang, I might opt for a less touristy Quy Nhon. I'll also try to fit in Dalat and maybe have less time in Hue and HCMC. If I can figure out when the Tet Holidays are I'll try to keep it low profile in Quy Nhon during this time because I don't want to be in a big city during the Tet Holidays. For those who (like me) don't know what Tet is, I'll try to explain as best I can. It's the new lunar year which is usually at end of January and start of February. That's basically the Chinese New Year from what I've understood. I don't know exactly which dates but believe me I'll try to find out before I leave. Not that I don't like celebrations but the accomodations might be harder to find during that time. I realize that the more my trip is approaching, the less I want to spend time in big cities. Maybe because my job is wacko these days but it probably will slow down before my trip so I might be more willing to spend more time in the crowds.

I thought putting up a Halloween picture would be nice because Halloween is fast approaching. Here is my costume from 2 years back. A friend did my make-up and even my family didn't recognize me.... until I talked.