I'm just coming to the end of my stay here in Singapore and although I am excited about the next stage of my trip it is also going to be sad to leave. I have loved the time I have spent here with Annabelle, Richard and Sam and I'm really glad that I didn't rush off toVietnam straight away. One of the things I wanted to do this year was to spend time with friends, I've been so lucky to spend time with Richard in Africa and Sally in Swaziland and this extended stay in Singapore has allowed me to reconnect properly with Annabelle.It is great to be able to visit so many places but the best parts of the trip have been just spending time with friends old and some new.
We have not been lazy this week however. We have walked in the Bukit Timah nature park and been cycling on Pulau Ubin. We have spent the day at a fabulous water park on Sentosa Island, Go Karted at the West Coast Park and shopped in Little India. We've fitted in some foot reflexologyI and a pedicure as well as a couple of swims at the British Club. I have continued my Pilates classes and have learned loads about how to strengthen my bad hip.I almost know my way around now and I'm already planning my next trip.
So tomorrow will be a bitter sweet day for me. I fly from Changi to Ho Chi Minh at 13.45 ; it's only a 2 hour flight. and I shall be met at the airport by Thu the coordinator from VIVPS, who will take me to my accommodation near the Ky Quang Pagoda ready start my 2 weeks of volunteering the following day. Here is a link to the organisation with which I have arranged my placement. I
http://www.vietnamvolunteer.org/vivps-programs/programs-at-a-glance/ho-chi-minh-city/phuoc-hoa-pagoda-program.html
I've then pencilled in a 5 night tour of the Central Highlands and the Mekong Delta with these guys
http://www.vietnam-easyriders.com/home/view_tour/4. I just need to confirm my start date.
I'm not sure what my internet access will be like for the next few weeks, although based on my previous experience there will be some, so the above information is just in case I'm out of touch ( yes mother I'm talking to you here :) xx)
We have not been lazy this week however. We have walked in the Bukit Timah nature park and been cycling on Pulau Ubin. We have spent the day at a fabulous water park on Sentosa Island, Go Karted at the West Coast Park and shopped in Little India. We've fitted in some foot reflexologyI and a pedicure as well as a couple of swims at the British Club. I have continued my Pilates classes and have learned loads about how to strengthen my bad hip.I almost know my way around now and I'm already planning my next trip.
So tomorrow will be a bitter sweet day for me. I fly from Changi to Ho Chi Minh at 13.45 ; it's only a 2 hour flight. and I shall be met at the airport by Thu the coordinator from VIVPS, who will take me to my accommodation near the Ky Quang Pagoda ready start my 2 weeks of volunteering the following day. Here is a link to the organisation with which I have arranged my placement. I
http://www.vietnamvolunteer.org/vivps-programs/programs-at-a-glance/ho-chi-minh-city/phuoc-hoa-pagoda-program.html
I've then pencilled in a 5 night tour of the Central Highlands and the Mekong Delta with these guys
http://www.vietnam-easyriders.com/home/view_tour/4. I just need to confirm my start date.
I'm not sure what my internet access will be like for the next few weeks, although based on my previous experience there will be some, so the above information is just in case I'm out of touch ( yes mother I'm talking to you here :) xx)
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