May highlights

After some minor grumbling from a particular party for updates, I have decided to reiterate in blogging that we are going to Ho Chi Minh City early June! After years of desiring to go to the Pearl of the Orient (same given status as Penang), I finally got the chance.

Our itinerary is somewhat planned out - with the obligatory visit to the tourist landmarks in the city centre and the boat ride to the Mekong Delta. With vigorous reading up on tourist reviews and tips (I have too much time in the office ;)) we are geared and ready. For the first time we will be staying at a backpacker's hotel for only USD70 ++ for 3 nites! Only thing I'm apprehensive are the hygiene, pickpockets and unscrupulous traders the reviews warned. Well, better prepared than ignorant.

I would like to think this as our second honeymoon - no tots tagging along! Josh has been (successfully) conditioned to stay at his nanny's and he dutifully agrees everytime I mention about 'mummy's and daddy's work in Vietnam'... after we promise him toys of course! Then my maternal worries come in - what if he doesn't sleep well, start missing us and become depressed?! Jeff says I worry too much. Which mummy doesn't? Next trip will be Hanoi and central Vietnam for some tribal/highlands experience and Cambodia / Laos. Anyone joining me?

The other event highlight is Vicky's & Ben's matrimonial vows. I was just thinking the other day how couples these times co-habitate before marriage. I remember my mum expressing displeasure and trying to pressure Jeff & I into marriage. Now Louie & Khye has already bought an apartment! I suppose it is the norm these days and due to rising costs and lack of strategic land space, people start to commit themselves early to housing loans. Charles, no pressure exerted. Enjoy yourself but do save up enough for rainy days.

To the future Mr & Mrs Chua, congratulations! Another two bite the dust! Quickly start expanding your brood. Josh is getting lonely.