November 15, 2024

Beautiful Barbados!

Just went for lazy tourist day today! It was a warm, sunny day with a nice breeze blowing off the ocean! Did a stroll through the local shops surrounding the cruise terminal. There were 5 other large ships in port! The Boatyard bar & restaurant had a deal, right on the beach front, where you got a free shuttle from the port to restaurant (about a 20-minute ride), an entry cocktail, a beach lounger and umbrella & a snorkeling trip via private boat out to a reef, for 45minutes session snorkeling with turtles and fish. Had a yummy lunch of coconut shrimp and a mango smoothie. The ocean water and powdery sand was truly heavenly. We just relaxed, enjoyed the music, breeze and conversations. I am truly thankful for this blessed life I am living.   

HOI ' AN, VIETNAM

By Pat Patrick • August 25, 2026
Next stop on the VIETNAM FUN TOUR is HOI'AN - The City of Laterns! I had arranged a private car to take us between all the major locations and towns for the 5 days we were touring the interior. He delivered us to Hoi'An in just about an hour from Ba Na Hills . Here we stayed 2 nights and had lots of relaxing time built in. Again the heat was oppressive! The driver recommended below tailor to me as I mentioned I might want to have a dress custom made as that is another thing the town is known for with 24 hour turn around.

HOI'AN, VIETNAM - Day 2

By Pat Patrick • August 25, 2026
Coconut Boat Tour sounds perfect to keep the Fun rolling! The hotel offered a tour, with pick up and return, so easy peasy!

BA NA HILLS - Part 3

By Pat Patrick • August 24, 2026
I had dubbed this the Fun Tour of Vietnam! We could have gone to all the historic war memorials and museums, and I totally respect and am grateful to All those who gave so much. I just didn't want that, to be my only insight into Vietnam and it's lovely people. In the morning, we again explored more of the village and our room stay included a huge buffet breakfast. We checked out by 10:30 am and took the cable car back down by 11 am to meet our driver and head to our next stop.