Laem Chabang, Thailand Mar14

Laem Chabang is a Thai port for Bangkok (or Pattaya).

Since we have been to Bangkok so many times, we decided to go to Pattaya.

Pattaya is actually much closer from Laem Chabang than it is to Bangkok.

 Assorted street food. 

Look yummy but my stomach may not agree with them. hh

 Pattaya beach

 Views from the Hilton hotel Pattaya

 Jomtien beach is about 20 minutes from bustling Pattaya by Tuk Tuk

 Best thing to do on Jomtien beach is to relax and drink

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Thai traditional dance performs on board

Ko Kood, Thailand 24Mar14

It can not get better than this!

Another Seabourn Special Event!

"Caviar in the Surf"

Our ship anchored on secluded beach in island near 

Thai and Cambodian border, Ko Kood.

There were no one but passengers and crew.

When we tendered to the shore, they already set up 

tables and chairs for whole passengers of 420.

Lobster tails and steaks are on BBQ and 

full buffet table is prepared in front of it.

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The captain on a zodiac is coming to the beach 

while we are sipping cocktails and champagne.

 The restaurant manager and his staff prepared caviar on surfing boards.

 And, wine stewards are also in the water serving champagne

 Water sports for everyone!

Kayak, boat and banana boat for some...

 How decadent is this!

It could only happen in dream...

We will never ever forget this moment!

Thank you Seabourn crew and staff.

Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam 22Mar14

It has been Phu My port whenever we visited 

Ho Chi Minh city by cruise ship 

where takes about 2 hours by bus.

But, Seabourn Sojourn is small enough to cruise

all the way to the city centre and dock on bank of Saigon river.

That gives us extra convenience and time saving.

We could walk to the city hall and Ben Thanh market.

 Docking

 Ben Thanh market is always fun

 Pho2000 is the restaurant just outside of the market 

where Bill Clinton had lunch once.

We had beautiful spring roll and Pho soup.

 Exotic tropical fruits displayed on the market

 Coffee made from Civet dropping is here, too. 

Smells divine but next time maybe.

 complimentary shuttle bus took us to the city centre 

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Seabourn Special Event

 They made dance drama out of Daily lives of rural Vietnamese 

 Welcome and performance at the Opera House for 

Seabourn passengers only was extra special!

 How special is that!

 girls with Seabourn banner welcome us with smile

 And, wine and champagne along with canapé before the performance

 Beautiful Opera House Ho Chi Minh city

 on Saigon river

What a day!

Sure, we shall be back...