For those interested in travel to Vietnam, the below come recommended.

Saigon – Huong mini hotel – Situated in the centre of a small alleyway located in the centre of town. The alley is filled with other hotels as well as restaurants. Price – $10, Telephone – 8369158, Address – 40/19 Bui Vien St – Pham Ngu Lao Ward 1st district, HCM City.

Hanoi – Old Street Hotel – Situated in the centre of the old quarter. Price – $15, Telephone – (84-4)8.280.195, Cell – (84)904117295, Fax – (84-4)9.282430, Address – 23 Ma May St., Hoan Kiem, Hanoi.

Hoi An – Thuy Duong 2 – About 400 meters from the old section of town. An easy walk along a street filled with different types of retail shops and manufacturing sites. Price $8, Telephone – 0510.861394- 863639, Fax – 84.510.861330, Address – 68 Hung Vuong St., Hoi An town, Quang Nam.

Safe sailing, Janie and Phil aboard SV Tsolo