Tour around Saigon was interesting, as saw some of the points of interest that we have heard about over the years.  Went into the Rex hotel, a gathering point for journalists during the Vietnam war, because the US military weekly updates were conducted here.  Is a five star hotel now with granite and glitz everywhere.

Walked through the museum in Reunification hall and of course went to a factory!  Lacquer ware this time, all very nice and very expensive. 

Went to a performance of the Vietnamese water puppets.  These were great.  Very clever puppeteers.

In Nha Trang, we visited a temple, where our shoes were put back on for us and then a tip requested of course.  The visit to the silk embroidery factory was interesting, and how the girls manage such fine work is amazing.  Must be very hard on the eyes.

On sea days, we manage to find plenty to do – table tennis, shuffleboard, cards, trivia and eating.

Hong Kong was a wander day.  Having been there before, and having our visit to Macua mucked up because of visa problems before we left home,  we just filled in time with shopping, walking and looking.  Think Hong Kong must almost be a 24 hour city.  Work never stopped in the docks and up to time of leaving around 11pm, there was hustle and bustle everywhere.

Wonderful Anzac service.  Barrie conducted this but Princess fully supported it.  Many people attended as a big Aust & NZ contingent on board but also some US vets so some of those came.  Threw a large wreath overboard as that is part of Navy tradition.