March 14: Wat Hanchey Monastery. Water Blessing Ceremony. 
March 13:
Sad day visiting “The Killing Fields”. Pure evil took over the country and committed genocide. 1.2 million 1/3 of the population of Cambodia disappeared over 3 years under Pol Pot.
March 12: Phnom Penh
The lights of Phnom Penh by tuk tuk.. $5
A local orphanage, supported by Avalon, came onboard and gave us a dance presentation. A wonderful highlight.
Royal Palace and Diplomatic Center-Parliament
Cyclo Bike tour
March 11:
A visit to a local villagers house.
Long Khanh A
Lady Su Temple. Every Cambodian strives to make a pilgrimage and give an offering to the lady. The offerings are for luck and prosperity not worship.
Local Market
Vinh Te Canal- rural life
Building the largest Buddha in Asia
Fishing on the Mekong Delta
March 10: Cu Lao Gieng Island
Another mode of transportation.
Oldest Catholic Church in Cambodia
Vinh Long
Making rice paper..
Traveling by Sampan boat.
March 9: Avalon Saigon
Relaxing on the river..
We are ready get out of the big cities and explore the countryside.
18 suites max 36 passengers. This boat gets into the canels and area other boats can’t. We travel 750m up the river. Other company’s can only go 350m. Experience more “non-tourist” destinations and more local interaction. I can’t say enough about how fabulous our local guides(Kai), tour director (Pheim) and crew have been.
March 8: Evening Happy Hour at Caravelle Hotel. Amazing city views.
Chu Chi Tunnels
Sobering experience.
Some of guest were brave enough to go into one of the tunnels. 
March 6-7: Saigon Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnamese Cooking Class. You mean we have to make our own lunch? Much fun was had by all.
Morning walking tour of the highlights.
City Hall- built by the French
Post Office
March 5: HA LONG BAY
The beautiful VinPearl Resort & Spa Ha Long. We enjoyed an overnight at this luxury resort. Located on an island in one of the bays. It would be easy to spend a few days relaxing here..
There are no words to describe the beauty of this area. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Majestic and breathtaking.
We took a 4 hour boat ride through the bay.
March 4, 2023 Hanoi
We took a scooter ride through the old town.
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Uncle Ho Mausoleum &.
Presidential Palace
Temple of Literature & One Pagoda.
Hanoi Hilton
Our morning started with a visit to the “Hanoi Hilton” .
March 3, 2023- Hanoi, Vietnam
After 23 weary hours traveling we arrived in Hanoi to our luxury hotel; The Lotti.
