There was more than one couple from Hanoi staying in my hotel in the National holiday, and I mistakenly assumed it was the young couple from Minnesota, as they had changed their plans, and checked out earlier than expected. Ben…
Critters in the house
Today we said goodbye to a nice couple from England, and hello to a new couple from the same place. So many travelers have interesting stories and experiences to share. I am enjoying them all. I had some Philippine guests…
A few odd jobs
Sadly I have had my first bad internet review on the hotel. I have learned a bit of a lesson from it. The City was full because of a Vietnamese holiday and I had a last minute cancellation, so I…
Clones, copies, and the real M’Coy
Just when I thought I was suffering from writers block again, I was encouraged by Yvonne from Oz to keep it going. All it takes is a comment or suggestion to jog the memory or set me off in a…
There are Expats here….. A lot!
Some random photos and….. Power was out all day and into the early evening. It truly makes for a difficult day to do business. I did accomplish one thing though. I can now run television from my computer onto the…
Power is out again
Well….. maybe a little update about what has been going on with the hotel. For those of you who are new readers, Mai and I took over a small hotel located on a beach front in NhaTrang. www.thetidehotel.com The transition…
Vietnam Weather … a Hot topic
Ok here it is, everything you wanted to know about the weather in Vietnam. I usually start my writings from South to north, so let me be a rebel and start in the north. SAPA The climate of Sapa is…
Vietnam… A retirement destination?
When a person is considering retirement, a lot of things pass through the mind., and affordability of a good life is a big one. Some people choose places like Florida, Costa Rica, or others with mild climates close by. I…
Mai’s story continued……
I am writing this part of the blog at night. I cannot risk waiting for tomorrow for fear of forgetting the moment. The hotel is full of the sounds of guests getting ready for bed. The moment I am talking…
A cruise to the islands… Vietnam style
Well…… they said If I was here and attracting foreigners, others would follow, and follow they have. I have a person interested in turning my lobby into a western restaurant. I also talked with a person yesterday who wishes to…
I like people… I really do!!
Some more Photos from the rafting trip. Some of you that know me personally understand how I was losing my faith in human nature, and how interacting with the public was dragging me down. I have to tell you that…
White water rafting in NhaTrang
The four J’s from Australia had finished visiting Vin-Pearl land and the water park. They were sitting in the lobby mulling over what to do. There were the mud baths, snorkeling, island tours, and then I said “what about a…