Rewind

I have counted neither but I would guess there are more motorbikes in Sai Gon than there are pine trees in Valdosta. The streets are jammed with motorbikes always beeping and dodging each other. It is pandemonium but I have seen hardly any accidents, so I guess it works.

I began my homeward trek this week flying from Singapore to Sai Gon, Viet Nam, where I plan to stay for about a week visiting and revisiting friends, sights, restaurants, etc. I liked this city the first time I saw it and I hope I can keep coming back. My plan was to fly from Sai Gon to Tokyo where I could connect with American Airlines for my flights back home, but now every flight to Tokyo looks full so I think I will have to fly out of Bangkok, darn it!!!

Between here and Bangkok lies Cambodia and I could travel by bus via Phnom Penh and Siem Reap , getting in another visit to those wonderful places or I could fly to Bangkok. Both options are appealing and I do not mind another stop in Bangkok. I wish traveling via Cambodia did not involve more packing, unpacking and hotels, but I may have to take the slow way so I can enjoy the delicious Cambodian food again. Reports of improved weather back home are encouraging.