Bright and early Sunday morning we packed up and hit the road with grey skies looming, the weather report didn’t look so good and was calling for rain, possibly thunder showers along our route to Manitoba. Today was the day Adam was going to start his route home, but he really wanted to hit some Manitoba “dirt” before his trip ended…so his plan was to ride with me to the Saskatchewan/Manitoba border (approximately 3 hrs away) then peel off and head south to the US to return back to Vancouver…

As soon as we crossed the provincial border, we took this pic, then it was time to split….Adam headed south to North Dakota/Montana and I continued on to Winnipeg…

I rolled into the Peg (Winnipeg) around 4:00 pm and checked into my hotel for the night…I was only staying for the night, so this gave me a little time to take a look around the city….I don’t want to offend anyone from Winnipeg, but this place sucks!!! There’s really nothing interesting to see and it seemed like the city was deserted (granted it was a Sunday night) and only populated by a very few tourists and quite a few vagrants….I’ve been to some very “shady” areas in Asia, Mexico and South America and I actually felt a little more “scared” here in the Peg….Of course, this is only one person’s review and I really only had a few hours to look around with no guide to show me the “good” spots, so you can take all this with a grain of salt…

I have found the world’s ugliest building….and it’s in Winnipeg!!! This is actually going to be the Canadian Museum of Human Rights…not sure exactly what that will entail, but the architect should be put away for a crime on the city….

If you’re a Randy Bachman fan, you’ll know what this means…..If you’re not…don’t worry about it….

Ok enough with dissin’ Winnipeg….Regina wasn’t that much better…lol

One night in Winnipeg was enough and it’s time to get going….the next few days are going to be mileage days to get southern Ontario…

Friday morning and back on the Trans Canada Hwy heading east to Saskatchewan…Adam and I pondered where to go next after Calgary and it was a toss up between Edmonton (go and visit the big Mall) or head east to Regina….the thing that swayed the decision to Regina… the BC Lions were playing the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday…that did it and off to Regina  we were…. Arrive Friday evening, catch the football game the next day, then get the heck out of Regina…pretty much that was the plan.

Welcome to Saskatchewan!!!

That’s about as exciting as it gets riding through Saskatchewan….Really, that’s it….

Made it to Regina…but I wouldn’t exactly say “I love it”….

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We managed to get some decent seats on the goal line with a great view of the field…if you’re wondering where the crowds is, this was taken just before the game started…

What would a football game be without cheerleaders???

BTW….the Lions lost….

Enough of Regina….It’s time to move on, Manitoba was calling and Sunday morning it was time to go….

I guess we couldn’t have timed it any better…Stampede time!!! For those of you who do not know what the Calgary Stampede is….well, it’s pretty much a good excuse to party and drink for ten days….it is an annual rodeo, exhibition and festival held every July in Calgary, Alberta which lasts for ten days and bills itself as “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth”, it attracts over one million visitors per year and features one of the world’s largest rodeos.

We left Summerland early in the morn cause we figured we had a good 12 hour day ahead of us riding through Osoyoos, Cranbrook then up through Radium Hot Springs and then through Banff onto Calgary. Since today was pretty much a mileage day, we only had stops for gas and not too many pics…maybe on my way back I can do the Rockies again and tour a little more through Banff, Jasper etc…

After a couple of days on the road, all the bugs start to add up….

Arrived in Calgary late Tuesday afternoon, dropped off our stuff at a friend of Adam’s (where we were staying for next few days) and off we were to start “stampeding”….I gotta tell ya, this was my first time here and it didn’t disappoint….the whole town pretty much shuts down and everybody is stampeding!!! It was so much fun that we actually stayed an extra day…but, it was also nice to leave and get a little break….if ya know what I mean…lol…

Adam and Gerry heading into the fairgrounds for Day 2 of stampeding….

What would a rodeo be without some Bull riding??

Pizza on a stick???? How does that work??

You don’t do this at every fair….Yup, that’s my arm up a cow’s butt….

100 Year Anniversary!!!!

So we ended up stayin an extra day and Friday morning, it was time to leave….packed up, bid farewell to Gerry, thanked him for the accommodations and off we were…..had enough of Alberta, pointed our bikes east and headed for Saskatchewan….

“our home and native land….” I may be a week late from Canada Day, but better now than never….It’s July 9th and the beginning of my road trip across Canada….Day 1….My buddy Adam is going to join me for a few days and we are going to head to Summerland today and spend the night with his sister. It’s a short ride (about 5hrs) so nothing too exciting and we have both been this way numerous times, It is basically a stop over on our way to Calgary….

My starting point!!! English Bay in Vancouver BC, Pacific Ocean…(well sort of)….

Outside Adam’s place in downtown Vancouver gettin ready to hit the road…..

Another tour that I booked for was to the Cu Chi district of Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) and their immense tunnel system used by the Viet Cong during the war…it’s about a 2hr bus ride to the site with mandatory stops at the souvenir stands…a word of advice, if you ever do end up in Saigon and want to go see these tunnels, book one of the smaller tours. It’s a little more expensive, but I think it would be well worth it… I didn’t and I ended up in a group with about 40 of my “best” friends (two bus loads) fighting for the best views along the tour…all to save about $10 (my tour cost about $15)…it was still interesting to see and I figured out the best strategy was to hang way back of the group to get up and close to the exhibits…

The tunnels of Cu Chi are an immense network of connecting underground tunnels located in the Củ Chi district of Saigon and are part of a much larger network of tunnels that underlie much of the country. The Cu Chi tunnels were the location of several military campaigns during the Vietnam War, and were the Viet Cong’s base of operations. They tunnels were used by Viet Cong guerrillas as hiding spots during combat, as well as serving as communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapon caches and living quarters for numerous guerrilla fighters. The tunnel systems were a huge advantage for the Viet Cong and ultimately helped them achieve military success against the Americans.

This tour was packed!!! Me and my 40 good friends....do yourself a favor and book one of the smaller tours.

One of the "booby" traps the Viet Cong would setup in the area...the real ones are hidden a little better....

This is what's waiting for you if you fall into one of those "booby" traps......ouch!!!

Camoflaged trap door leading into the tunnels....you can barley see it...

Trap door open...it's about 12"x 18" big...tiny!!!

Descending down into the tunnels...not good for claughstrophobics!!

Inside the tunnels...it's hard to tell from the pic but the tunnels are only about 80 cm high...I could only go about 20 meters before i had to get out "for air"...

It’s hard to imagine that the Viet Cong basically spent most of their time in the tunnels, only coming up during the darkeness of the night… I could barely spend 10 minutes!!

My time in Vietnam is pretty much over. Unfortunately, due to my poor planning, I didn’t have enough time to travel a little within the country… It would of been nice to see some different cities, especially along the coastline…oh well, guess I will have to come back!!! The next couple of days will be spent walking around the city (Saigon) and maybe picking up a few souvenirs, then it’s back on a plane to head back home and ending another excursion!!

What’s next on the list??? Well, I have a quick Palm Springs golf trip in the middle of May (gonna ride down there), then it’s time for Alaska!!! Keep checking back….

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This museum was opened in September 1975 as “The House for Displaying War Crimes of American Imperialism and the Puppet Government (of South Vietnam).” Later it was known as the Museum of American War Crimes, then as the War Crimes Museum until as recently as 1993. These previous names will give you a little bit of an idea of what to expect inside…The museum is effectively a propaganda museum for the Vietnamese Communist regime, as it almost exclusively displays exhibits that are highly critical of the South Vietnamese and American war efforts during the Vietnam War, while neglecting to exhibit anything critical of the Viet Cong’s war effort…The exhibits can be a little gruesome, but interesting none the less…and the entrance fee was less than a dollar!!

Outside the museum were several "leftover" US Military machinery....

F-5A Fighter Jet....

The displays inside include a collection of weapons, machinery, artifacts and horrific  photographs illustrating the devastating affects of napalm, Agent Orange and  other weapons of mass destruction. One room is dedicated to biological warfare,  including the effects of the defoliant sprays that were dumped over the country….I’ll leave the pics of that stuff out…

Mock up of a "Tiger Cell" used to house POW's in Vietnam...

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Main entrance to Ben Tranh Market...bargain hard and you may get a good deal...the vendors in here are sharks!!!

Inside it's hot, humid and hectic!! lots of fun!!! oh and you can get cheap eats too...

In keeping with the military theme...the Dan Sinh Market is where you can get military surplus goods, although most seem like remakes...still some interesting stuff though...

Tomorrow it’s off to the Cu Chi tunnels about an hour and a half outside of Saigon…The tunnels of Cu Chi are an immense network of connecting underground tunnels located in the Cu Chi district of Saigon and are part of a much larger network of tunnels that underlie much of the country….

Yes I made it and yes I was travelling for a whole day!!! Pokhara to Kathmandu to Ho chi Minh…and a lot of layovers…ok, enough complaining…I am in Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) now and it’s hot and humid!!! I checked the weather forecast and it called for thunder showers all week…I’ve been here a few days now and it’s not that bad, just a few showers so far.

On a side note, it seems I must have that “all Asian” look. Where ever I go in Asia, people seem to think I am a local..It was happening in Thailand last year, Nepal and now in Vietnam…locals would come up to me and start speaking in the local language asking me questions??? When I shrug and give them a confused look, they look surprised…maybe there is something to that Asian stereotype “we all look the same”??? hahaha….

Anyhow, I have just under a week here in Saigon to see the sights and get a feel for the city….Saigon is made up of several districts (I think up to 11) and I am staying in District 1 which is the main tourist area and business center…with a population close to 9 million (greater Saigon) It doesn’t seem that hectic ( Kathmandu with a population of 1 million was much more hectic) with lots of greenery and almost no smog….this is probably one of the few cities I could live in…

Tallest building in Saigon....Bitexco Financial Tower, 68 floors...

I thought Thailand had a lot of scooters!!! There seems to be twice as many here....

One of the many outdoor food markets around town...you can find pretty much anything here...

Just me....at one of the many coffee shops...Vietnamese love their coffee...and so do I!!!

This little contraption is a mini one cup french press...the coffee here is very strong, but it is also very smooth!!

Searching through the Internet looking for things to do and see in Saigon, I came across this “foodie” tour on scooters…this sounded right up my alley!!! I love to eat and love to  ride motorcycles!! Basically a female guide on a scooter comes by and picks you up from your hotel and then (as a group) you get chauffeured around Saigon on the scooter with several stops at some street food places for a little taste of the local cuisine…I gotta tell ya that this is one of the best tours I have ever been on!! not only did I get to eat a whole lot, but the guides very knowledgeable and entertaining…If you are ever in Saigon, I would recommend this tour whole heartily…

 
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Me'n my guide riding through the streets of Saigon on our way to our first stop...

View from the back of the scooter....there's a lot of traffic!!

First Stop...noodles at the side of the road...can't remember the name, but it's not pho...very tasty!!

Grilling goat meat at another one of our stops...a little tough, but still tasty

Another one of the guides...that's grilled frog she's holding...

With a belly full of food and beer, it was time to go back to the hotel…tomorrow it’s off to the War Remnants Museum…

30 minutes from Kathmandu...not much of a welcome sign, but here's what you get landing in Pokhara

Been here for a few days now just relaxing in this lakeside community…..Pokhara is the largest city in the western region of Nepal with approximately 350,000 inhabitants and is situated about 200 km west of the capital Kathmandu. It is the second most populous city in Nepal. Pokhara is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nepal with three out of the ten highest mountains in the world: Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I and Manaslu or Lamjung himal are situated within 50 miles of the city so that the northern skyline of the city offers a very close view of the Himalayas. Due to its proximity to the Annapurna mountain range the city is also a base for trekkers undertaking the Annapurna Circuit which has been known to be much more beautiful than the Everest Base Camp trek….Even though it is Nepal’s second largest city, there is nowhere near the hustle and bustle (and smog) that you would find in Kathmandu. It seems much more relaxed and peaceful here (which is great after a long hard trek)… I am staying in the lakeside area of Pokhara which is the main touristy area with all the restaurants, hotels and trek shops lining the main drag along the lake….I really haven’t been doing too much during my stay here…I have seen some of the sights but the main attraction here is trekking in the Annapurna’s and I am done with trekking for now!!!

Main street, Pokhara Lakeside...restaurants, hotels, trek shops...just like Kathmandu!!!

Traffic jam Pokhara style....check out the dudes on top of the bus!!!

I thought these guys were dead from a distance...turns out they're just escaping the heat in a local mud puddle...

Boats are available for rent to take on the lake....I think I could of got a pretty good deal on one of these...

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At the south end of the lake there is a waterfall that drops into the ground to some underground rivers...this is called Devi Falls...there are also some caves where you can view the bottom of the falls..

Descending into the caves leading to the base of Devi Falls...

Me lost in the countryside somewhere....luckily I had my cell phone and Google Maps!!!

Can you see it??? Usually there some cloud cover and this was the ony morning where I could actually see the Himilayas beyond the foothills....

So it’s been  several days here in Pokhara and I think it is time to move on….Tomorrow is travel day… I fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu, then hang out at the airport and catch a flight from Kathmandu to Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam…..it’s gonna be a looong day!!!

I got back into Kathmandu last Monday and it’s been nice to have the last few days to relax and recover from my trek… the tempurature has been in the high 20’s and nice and sunny!! a far cry from the freezing temps on the trail…..ahhh, so nice not to have my toes numb from cold and wearing my touque every nite to bed….don’t get me wrong, I thoroughly enjoyed the trek and the sense of accomplishment that came with it, but I don’t think I will be doing it again for sometime soon…it’s nice to wake up not seeing your breath, peeing in your own toilet and having a hot shower whenever you want!! So if any of you decide you want to do the trek, keep these little details in mind…One thing that I do regret about the trek was that I caught a bug just after Pheriche on the way back (glad it happened on the way down instead of the way up)…I have been coughing and sneezing ever since and not exactly feeling the best (at least it’s warm out). I tried the local pharmacy and got some drugs (“these will fix you right up” he said), but they don’t seem to help any, couldn’t find any “western” over the counter meds (eg. neo citron, sudafed, nyquil etc…) so I am left here to suffer and wait it out…oh well, I guess it could be worse.

Couple of things about Kathmandu….rolling power outages…the country does not have enough power to meet demand, so their solution, rolling blackouts across the nation…in Kathmandu this amounts to about 10 hrs a day at various times. As far as I could tell, there was no specific schedule, it could be out all night or all day, which could make it tuff to do business…luckily a lot of places (including my hotel) had separate generators so at least basic power could be supplied during the blackouts…but this still didn’t help me when I needed to recharge my laptop!!!

Second thing… I’ve decided that I suck at bargaining…pretty much everything in Kathmandu is negotiable and from the few thing that I have bought (btw. outdoor gear is really cheap here…it may be a knock off, but the quality is still  decent), I came a way feeling I got ripped off…even though I’m the one who negotiated the price!!….these guys are good….I’m not giving up yet though, I still have a few things to get and I’ll give this bargaining thing another shot….

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Kathmandu public transit system...guys hanging out the door of these mini vans shouting out where they are going...if it matches your destination, you just hop on and give'm a fw rupees...

Tomorrow I hop on a quick flight to Pokhara (30 min) and get to hang out lakeside for several days,  it’s a bit of a tourist destination but much slower and relaxed than Kathmandu….

After reaching base camp, we spent the night in Gorak Shep and the plan was to wake up early today (4:30am) and hike about 1.5hrs (one way) to a Kala Patthar which is a viewpoint where you can actually see the peak of Mt. Everest…it’s only 1.5 hrs away, but apparently it’s one of the toughest sections of the whole Everest trek…I say apparently because I didn’t make it…Last night was the first time that the altitude affected me… my head was pounding and I couldn’t get any sleep at all!!! So when 4:30 came around, I had to opt out of  the Kala Patthar hike…no huge deal as I had accomplished what I set out to do and I got some pics of Everest from other viewpoints (the altitude also affected a few others as well and only a few hiking with us made it to the viewpoint).

So on day 8, after gettin to sleep in a bit, we started the route back towards Lukla (our starting point after the flight)….The schedule, Gorak Shep to Pheriche, Pheriche to Namche Bazzar, Namche Bazzar to Lukla, Lukla to Kathmandu (flight), all to be done in four days…because we will be descending in altitude no acclimation days will be needed and that is why the descent is much quicker than the ascent (we will be trekking longer each day as well)…

On the way back....more stunning vistas!!!

Coming into Pheriche...my speedy little porter leading the way...

Doesn't matter which way these guys are going, they always have right of way!!!

Here's our plane back to Kathmandu...

Kathmandu from the air...that's not just the windows of the plane, it is very smoggy down there...

That’s it!!! for the Everest Base Camp Trek anyhow…consider this one scratched off the list… I’m back in Kathmandu now now where it is warm and sunny (smoggy too)…because we finished the trek early, I have a few extra days in Nepal, so that being the case, I will be flying off to Pokhara, Nepal on Friday for 5 days…It’s about 200km west of Kathmandu situated on Phewa Tal (a big lake) and at the base of the Annapurna Mountain range (another popular trekking destination). It will be a nice break after the Everest Base Camp trek as it is much more relaxed than Kathmandu….