Stephen bought me gorgeous handbag jewellery...

AMAN VENICE...WE DAY TRIP TO VENICE TODAY & WILL VISIT THIS NEW AMAN HOTEL

Cipriani Hotel Asolo

Located in the heart of the picturesque town of Asolo, between the history of Treviso and the splendors of Venice, and elegance of Vicenza, The Villa Cipriani offers to its Guests the timeless charm and atmosphere of a patrician residence. The city has maintained a suggestive medieval look, sited between the very old walls and dominated by the millenary "Rocca" on the top on the hill, protecting the City. The best thing to do is just wander around in the old centre. The old streets are gorgeous. Gothic arcades, facades decorated with frescos and beautiful balconies.

 

Matteo hosted a gorgeous lunch at Trattoria DAI TOMOSI ENOTECA & Ahmed & Frances_Hazel joined us!

Piazza Della Frutta...

Hotel Majestic Toscanelli is our home for the next week. Great location, central to all the highlights of Padua.

PEDROCCHI CAFE PADUA...

The Pedrocchi Café is a café founded in the 18th century in central Padua, Italy. It has architectural prominence because its rooms were decorated in diverse styles, arranged in an eclectic ensemble by the architect Giuseppe Jappelli.

BACK TO HANOI STAYING AT THE METROPOLE HOTEL...COMPLETE LUXURY

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is a 5 star historic luxury hotel opened in 1901 in the French colonial style. It is located at 15 Ngo Quyen Street in Hoàn Kiếm District, Hanoi, Vietnam.

HAPPY HOUR!!!

First of two happy hours! Buy one drink...get one free between 1800-1900. Stephen enjoys a scotch on ice then a Caipirinha, Baccardi Light Rum, Soda Water, Lime & Sugar, while I am more adventurous & have a Margarita, a tangy blend of Tequila, Cointreau & Lemon Juice with a salty rimmed glass then a Piña Colada, Rum, Pineapple Juice & Coconut Cream, under the Vietnamese moon on the top deck...

DINNER ON BOARD...

Dinner is served in the dining room at 1930 boasting a wonderful smorgasbord of Vietnamese cuisine. After dinner we retire early as our journey has been long the last few days covering many towns between Hanoi, NINH BINH & Haiphong...our boat anchors in a protected bay surrounded by luminous mountains and mist.

MASSAGE...

The afternoon brings an option to have a massage...and of course we are very interested as the boat brings an opportunity for relaxation after our hectic touring schedule.

FULL BODY MASSGE - 45 minutes - 630,000 VND

FOOT AND LEG or NECK, BACK & SHOULDER MASSAGE - 30 minutes - 420,000 VND

HA LONG BAY ADVENTURE BEGINS...

Today our Ha Long Bay adventure begins. We arrive at BAI CHAY, Ha Long Pier by bus from Hanoi, to transfer to our boat by tender. Once on board we enjoy a welcome drink by the Cruise Manager, Mr Lui & his lovely crew. After we check in we indulge in a deluxe Vietnamese & International lunch in the dining room. To my delight the chef is already aware of my vegetarian diet & very happy to accommodate me!!!

Frances_Hazel on the road to Ha Long Bay

Chan Thien My