All aboard for Vietnam!

I was almost a reluctant visitor to Vietnam in 1972 (Thanks Gough Whitlam!), and I've always wondered how things might have turned out.....
Now we are going as tourists to this fascinating country- many of our friends and relatives have been lately, with varied levels of enjoyment it must be said, and many adventures await!

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