Hi Bob, thanks. When we were in Hoi An we just carried on as usual, using our international bank accounts, We have accounts in many countries and handling our money in Hoi An was no problem at all. The only problem came when somebody skimmed our credit card in a 5 star hotel. The card had to be cancelled and then we had to find a way to get the card to us in Vietnam. But we figured it out. Cash points (ATMs) are easily available and we had no issues.

Most houses in Vietnam are tall, 2-3 stories, lots of steps. The house we stayed in had a downstairs bedroom, but there were steps to get to the front door. You can easily get the bus up to Hanoi. We were on that bus yesterday halfway. The semi sleepers, you kind of lie down, they’re very comfortable if you’re able-bodied. The train goes from Danang which is about 45 mins away. Dao speaks very good English. Try her, I know she has more houses now but you need to commit to 3 months or thereabouts. She knows everyone, she’ll probably be able to help you. Wheelchairs would be an absolute nightmare. You can rarely even walk on the pavement, we generally have to walk on the road, but the traffic, although it looks chaotic, we find actually pretty safe and courteous, nobody wants to kill you and scooter drivers just go around you.

The Happy Buffalo has now changed hands and we’ve heard it’s lost it’s …everything. So are you related to Evan and Lyndsay, Lydnsay is your sister? I hear a rumour they were expecting a baby, that true?