Tam Ky - Dong Hoi - Thanh Hoa

Tam Ky Sheraton Hotel Opening

Hoi An has Old Town, Japanese Bridge & Assembly hall together. Visit Cocobox Cafe and Farm Shop, Hoi An Silk Village, Fine Arts Gallery.

Da Nang Cau Rong Da Nang bridge, Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture & regular Museum, Con Market, Marble Mountain (not interested).

Hue Royal Palace, there are archaeological monuments outside the city.

Outside Dong Ha in Quang Tri is the Citadel and Ben Tha Hoa port. There is also the war museum, tunnels, prison and old UN office & church.

Dong Hoi is the Citadel and the Gate, propaganda sculpture. Outside Dong Hoi is Sand Dunes called Doi Cat Quang Phu.

Ha Tinh roundabout in the city center

Vinh boat cruise to caves and scenery of mountains

Thanh Hoa Ham Rong Bridge. 

Ninh Binh Bich Dong Pagoda, Co Du Hoa Lu Park, Nature Reserve (lotus).

Phan Thiet - Nha Trang - Tuy Hoa

Phan Thiet is actually a bustling town, there is Mui Ne Beach and fishing, sand dunes, the archaeological tower (requires admission fee), take a walk in fairy stream and shopping at Ham Tian Market for local handicrafts. 

Phan Rang - Thap Cham has a temple, giant pile of rocks by the sea, giant propaganda sculpture, fish sculpture at memorial building, At Poklong Garai an old monument on top of the hill.

Cam Ranh has a bridge, a temple, smaller pile of rocks by the sea. 

Nha Trang there is an archeological Po Nagar monument, a trail of rocks leading to the ocean, Cathedral with cake shop, Vin Pearl Amusement Park, National Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam, Dam Market

Ninh Hoa has Ba Ho Waterfalls

Tuy Hoa has Thap Nhan an old monument, the mountain Nui Chop Chai surrounded by fields and Da Dia Reef outside Tuy Hoa.

Qui Nhon has 3 archeological monuments, Ky Co Beach 3 rocks, Bai Tam Hoang Hau pebble rocks.



Before Quang Ngai is the Kon Chu Rang nature reserve waterfalls and the Thac Trang Minh Long Waterfalls nearer to Quang Ngai.

Sihanoukville - Phnom Penh - Ho Chi Minh

Sihanoukville has several beach resorts and I booked this one for its relaxed beachfront restaurant, that is right on the beach. Feeling the sand between my toes while dining on Khmer and European dishes. I took the hotel motorcycle ride to the markets to check out the local produce.



Driving into Phnom Penh for lunch, shopping at Russian Market, Central Market, Artisans d'Angkor and rest.



This Cambodian Border is a busy street! Crammed full of shops and hostels, the border resembles a toll booth. OK, there is a narrow dirt path just after crossing the border into Vietnam that leads to duty free shopping, pray its open coz its cheap!



Driving into Ho Chi Minh, first stop is Q3 for load laundry, you can get this service in any Vietnam hostel by paying an additional delivery fee. Self service is S$20 to S$50 for washing and drying, pack your own detergent/softener/stain remover as the shop may not have it available. We popped out for lunch in one of the nearby restaurants and even managed to check out a giant soft toy shop. Car Parking in this area is tricky, you need to park in one of the commercial/government buildings and walk.




The next day we did more shopping, first stop is Thuy Design House. Everything's in USD and the clothes are more for a celebrities wardrobe than for us, btw the clothes are gorgeous definitely worth the trip. The sizes are a little small though, I wear an L to XL. Took a stroll along the shophouses to Saigon Kitsch for new retro-look souvenirs, along the way are bamboo lacquer ware and art.

Krabi - Ao Manao - Chantaburi

Krabi is located directly opposite Phuket, both are beach resort areas on the Andaman Sea. The scenery is totally different, Phuket has palm trees and Krabi has moss covered rocks. I hung out at the resort, maybe 1 walking street.



Left Krabi and drove along the highway, stopped at Tesco Lotus (that's Thailand's Tesco) for lunch and groceries, there is one at Surat Thani, one at Lang Suan and an Express further up the road on Chumphon. This is the place to eat lunch (KFC) and really buy groceries as the next place we are staying in are tiny beachside homes.



Prachuap Khiri Khan is located amongst several National Parks and this cluster of beach homes sit on Ao Manao a white sandy shoreline that stretches for miles. Each villa is equipped with a kitchenette but if you don't cook, there is a small cluster of eateries here.



Leaving the serene National Parks to Samut Songkhram famous for its floating markets. There is Amphawa Floating Market (fri, sat, sun evenings) and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (6.30 to 11am). Having lunch, looking for the famous boat noodles (A) and do some shopping. railway market.



Skipped Bangkok and Pattaya to head towards the border, stayed overnight at The Blue Rabbit Hotel in Chantaburi, S$50 for a night's stay including breakfast. Down the road is 7-11, the last one we'll see on this trip and last chance to buy prepared meals and drinks. Headed along the coastline to the Cambodian Border.

Singapore - Kuala Lumpur - Hat Yai

Stopped for lunch at Yongpeng, Batu Pahat, it's right on the highway and famous for its fishball noodles.


I reached KL in the late afternoon and checked-into a hotel near the Petronas Twin Towers so I could park the car at the hotel and walk there. Been to KL before but never visited the Twin Towers before, at the base is Suria KLCC shopping center and park. Isetan supermarket, Habib Jewels and dinner before going back to sleep.



The next morning, I left bright and early after breakfast, heading north to Taiping, Perak for lunch. This place is also right on the highway and famous for its Chinese style vegetarian food, western food and bakeries.


Duty Free Shopping in Malaysia just before the border into Thailand. The prices are not exactly cheap but if you are looking to stretch your legs than this is the place. I found some unusual items to buy.



There is only 1 restaurant in the hotel I was staying in, had dinner there and went to sleep. The next morning, I checked out Kim Yong Shopping Center, Stocked up on food at 7-11, Checked out the biggest mall in Hat Yai at the moment - Central Festival. I packed a cooler to keep my drinks cool and food fresh, but its possible to buy a cooler at the supermarket for around S$25.


Stopped for lunch here. There is a Robinson Tops Supermart here as well, I didn't stop by as I already visited the Tops Supermart in Hat Yai. There is the municipal market and 7-11 along the main road to stock up on groceries (drinks, prepared sandwiches and flowers). There is a dimsum restaurant along the main road between the market and 7-11 and latrang2 restaurant before the market.

Application for new HDB flat

F SAVINGSS

Applying for a new HDB flat with all my available CPF savìngs then applying for all available government aubsidies, should be enough for a new  4 room flat that my my mom would be comfy in.

Strange Canned Drink

 

The hospital vending machine has this canned drink that doesn't state what it is, just "Dare to Dream". What issit?

Soft Toys & Flowers

Receiving more gifts in my new place to make it more homely and comfy. I can't eat and drink but do appreciate these gifts more.

Transferred to OCH

 

Transferred to a community hospital for longer term stay instead of going home. A lot of facilities and benefits but unable to utilise in my current condition.

TDXD

Changing the chemotherapy to TDXD, something new and not totally covered by medishield. Cannot drink water so need drip all the time.

Immunotherapy

 

Finished 6 cycles of chemotherapy, the second half was supposed to be easier than the first but to me it feels the same. Maybe I am more used to the after-effects and take the effort to rest more. Changing to immunotherapy.

Window Washers

 

Back in hospital for some medical procedures. Saw some window washers from my ward. Painkillers on drip everyday.

Floral Arrangement @ Home

 

My sis made a lovely floral arrangement for me.

Home Delivery Flowers

 Fresh flower deliveries to my place. It's nice to have these around now, really brightens up the room & my mood.

Surprise Present

 

The present is actually aging skincare, that comes in really useful now. 

Labubu Bedsheets

My new bedsheets are really soft.

Gift Shopping @ Clarins

 It's Valentine's Day!

Doing some online shopping, mainly gifts for this coming year. Clarins.com.sg has stuff for guys and girls and I've always loved its natural plant-based products. Tons of free samples came with this order, as well as a small discount. 

Red Envelope Craft

 

One of my angpows this year has a cut & paste craft in it. Think it's an old-style HDB playground.

More Sensitive Skin Products

 

Ordered more sensitive skin products online to be delivered to my home. Cetaphil is a brand I have using from the hospital pharmacy, here I ordered the facial wash and facial moisturizer. Was lucky to find this acne lotion coz it's really hard to find.

New Construction

 

HDB construction going on opposite my home, soo noisy and dusty. My mom keeps reminding me to apply for BTO (in case I miss it). I am over 35 years old and there is a rebate for buying a home near my parent's place. Gonna wait for sale of remaining BTO flats, coz I hear that's the best offer.

Free Sample Enercal

 

Received promotional pamphlet in the mail on a lactose-free protein health drink Enercal from Nestle. Came with a free sample coupon and voucher for repeat purchase. I remember this came up when I was in the hospital.

Snack Pack

Essential snacks like gummies, cheese crackers and jelly drinks. I like the Coca-Cola gummies coz I can't drink the carbonated version right now. Also, cannot do without essence of chicken and bird's nest (without TCM inside). 

Cardiaclab

 

Heart ECG and ultrasound. Not the scariest scan but still troublesome. Results were 👍,  nothing to worry about.