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Sunday, July 26, 2020

Water for our Skin



We often take our skin for granted especially when we're still young.  But just like plants, our skin also needs to stay hydrated in order to be healthy.  The outermost layer needs moisture to flush away toxins and carry nutrients to the skin’s cells.  Not giving our skin enough hydration will result to loss of elasticity and a rough texture.

To keep skin hydrated, use a moisturizer, eat foods rich in essential fatty acids, and avoid bathing in hot water.

Recommended for skin hydration:

1) Aromatica 95% Organic Aloe Vera Gel won first place as the best soothing gel in Get It Beauty Awards 2018 and second place as best body gel in Hwahae Beauty Awards 2017.  It has multiple functions and can be used as a sleeping mask, shaving cream, and essence booster.  It is certified vegan, organic and cruelty free.

 


2) Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel contains 80% aloe and propolis to help soothe irritated skin, fade acne scars, brighten skin tone, and even main hydration throughout the day!  It's all natural, paraben free and alcohol free.







3) Nanomizu Facial Mist is made up of 100% nano-particles of molecular water in a mist to deliver instant hydration by penetrating the skin cells of the skin.  It promotes absorption of other skincare products and can be used as a face mask by soaking cotton pads and leaving on clean skin for five minutes.  Not only that, but it can also be used on tired, dry eyes for instant relief and can also be used for cleaning eyeglasses and gadgets.



4) Nature Republic Soothing & Moisture Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel is the most sought-after aloe gel with over 30 million units sold worldwide!  It's made of 92% aloe leaf extract which soothes and moisturizes sensitive skin.  This fast-absorbing gel provides a refreshing feel to the skin and can be used for the face, arms, legs, and hair.


5) Olivarrier Dual Moist Toning Lotion is a pH 5.5 acidulous essence toner which mildly eliminates skin wastes and dead skin cells and soothes sensitive skin.  It optimizes and adjusts the skin's oil-moisture balance, replenishes moisture with squalane, and strengthens the skin's barrier with hyaluronic acid.




 6) Rovectin Skin Essentials Activating Treatment Lotion lifts dead skin cells away and helps repair and restore skin's natural moisture barrier.  It includes seven different types of hyaluronic acids with different particle sizes which penetrate the skin from the top layer up to the deepest layer.  It also contains niacinamide which acts as an antioxidant and helps improve uneven skin tone and fine lines.  Adding to that, it also contains caffeine which acts as a vasoconstrictor and aminopeptidase which is a natural exfoliator.



7) With over 1000 good reviews in its official web site, Timeless 100% Pure Hyaluronic Acid is famous for having twice the amount of hyaluronic acid than other formulas because of its high molecular weight.  It can be used just about anywhere you need a lift, adding precious years to the skin without cosmetic surgery!

Have you tried any of these great skin moisturizers?  Let us know your thoughts! =)

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Thursday, November 15, 2018

Tramontina Cast Iron Skillet Review

We usually don't pay close attention to our health until someone close to us becomes ill with a life-threatening disease.  We only start becoming health conscious when this happens.  Then, we get obsessed with what food we eat, what products we use, et cetera, et cetera...

One of the things we commonly neglect is the kind of cookware we use at home.  A search in Google about healthy cookware always brings up cast iron as the number one option.  Yet, it also has a reputation of being difficult to maintain and complicated to use.  It indeed is very intimidating, and I had my hesitations about getting one.  I needed a nonstick, nontoxic pan and cast iron seemed to fit the bill so I went ahead and bought one!  I paid a visit to Landers and there were three options: Lodge, an unknown brand made in China, and Tramontina.  I chose Tramontina because Lodge was too expensive for me.  The one made in China was scary to even try and more expensive than Tramontina.

So here it is, my new baby - a 10-inch Tramontina cast iron skillet!



It really was very, very heavy, and I couldn't lift it with just one hand.  You can seriously damage your wrist if you lift it with just one hand upon plating.  Aside from that, I found it quite easy to use.  It conducted heat really fast, and a small amount of heat got it sizzling in no time.  It also stayed hot for quite a while after cooking.  It was too hot to handle even with the rubber wrapped around the handle.

It came pre-seasoned, but I still rubbed a little oil on it and heated it before I used it the next day.  I cooked eggs in it, and there was no sticking at all.  After cooking the egg, it looked so clean that I decided not to wash it yet.  I've read that cast iron pans don't need a lot of washing and that no soap should be used.  After a few more uses, I washed it in salt and warm water.  Then, I wipe it dry before heating it on the stove to make sure there was no residual moisture left.  After that, I rubbed a little oil on it again, ready for my next use.

To sum it up, I'm pretty happy with it so far.  It's not as sensitive as one might think.  In fact, it looks very sturdy with how thick and heavy it is.  It also seems fairly resistant to scratches.  I love how it cooks food evenly, how fast it heats up, how nonstick it is, and most of all, it's nontoxic!  The only limitation with cast iron cookware is you can't cook acidic food in it.  I also wouldn't recommend using it for cooking stew since moisture seems to be it's enemy.  It is prone to rusting if not taken care of properly.  I hope mine doesn't rust, and I hope it lasts a long time.  I will post an update next time!




Thursday, October 4, 2018

How to Keep Yourself Safe from Scams

Photo from Pixabay
In this day and age, we can't deny that scams - whether offline or online - are becoming more and more prevalent.    What's even sadder is that a lot of people don't seem to be aware (or seem to think it only happens to other people) that they don't take precautionary measures.  Here, I'd like to share some additional tips on how to keep yourself safe from scammers.

1) Cover the CVV number  on your credit/debit card.

Photo from Pixabay

I don't know why banks choose to print the CVV number behind the card where anybody can easily see it.  This number is supposed to be known only to the person who owns the card and yet it's out on full display!  At first I was hesitant to do this for fear the card would not work or maybe it was needed for completing transactions offline, but I did it experimentally and found that it was totally fine.  This number is only used for online transactions, and it's best to write it down on a notebook kept safe in your house before covering it.  I used a black marker and topped it up with correction liquid.  I wish banks would treat this number like they do an ATM pin number because that's how important it is, too.  It should not be out in the open.


2) Don't put your picture and your full name on your Viber account.


Unlike most chat apps, Viber doesn't require your permission for others to add you or contact you.  Whoever has your number in their phone book can easily find out who you are and what you look like just by knowing your number.  Whenever you join group chats, other people can easily click on your profile and also see this information.  Recently, Viber rolled out a new feature where we can control if we want users who aren't in our contacts to see our profile pictures.  To stop strangers from seeing your photo, go to Settings<Privacy<Show Your Photo and turn it off.  However, it's still best not to put your picture at all.


3) Don't declare your relatives and family members on Facebook.

Facebook hacking has been on the rise.  Just this week, millions of Facebook users were affected when access codes were stolen by hackers.  Don't help hackers identify who your family members are once they get into your account.  They might get victimized when the hacker pretends to be you and chats with them.  Of course, they can also find that information just by looking at pictures you've posted, but at least it's not that out in the open.


4) Don't put name stickers on your car.

Photo from http://www.cndajin.com
You've seen those stickers on cars everywhere, right?  The ones that have dad's name, mom's name, kids' names, and even the dog's name!  This is really giving out information on people who want to do you harm.  Don't be surprised if someone approaches you and knows you by name.  Criminals can use this information to trick your family members into believing that you know each other and that you sent them to do things for you.

5) Verify unknown phone calls.


Photo from Pixabay
We get this a lot - phone calls from unknown numbers.  It's important to check the person's legitimacy first before giving out personal information.  If it's someone inviting you to apply for a credit card over the phone, it's better not to do it.  You can do that offline and not necessarily have to do it over the phone.  Go to the bank instead and apply for one personally.  If it's someone claiming to be a government official, get the number and Google it; verify if it's really coming from a government office.  If it is, call that number and look for the person who called you to see if they really work there.  Caveat: This would only work if it's not an inside job.


6) Don't give out too much information.

Companies all want our personal information.  They even want to know what our preferences are.  Nowadays, even our location is being tracked by apps.  There must be a limit to how much information we give out.  If it's something trivial like raffle coupons, surveys, or non-governmental transactions, it's best not to let them know your exact birth date.  If you have a second home or an alternative address, use that instead of your main address.  If it's someone whom you won't want calling you, don't put your phone number.  Have a separate email address for bank transactions and non-bank transactions.

As the saying goes, "It's better to be safe than sorry." For my own version, I'd like to put it this way - "It's better to be paranoid than victimized." 

Wednesday, August 8, 2018

What to do when you've put too much detergent into your washing machine

Today I've decided to wash my curtains and did a big mistake of not measuring how much liquid detergent to put in the washer.  I put too much into it, and water started to leak out during the rinsing process!  Good thing the leak was only minimal and didn't lead to flooding (whew!)


I have a front load washing machine, and a little foam was seeping out of the door.  I decided to turn the machine off and on to start a new rinsing cycle.  Water then started to leak out again.  I also noticed that the timer was not moving anymore even if the machine was still operating.


What solved the problem was instead of rinsing, I started a spin cycle to remove all the water and wring out the curtains.  This process also helped to remove the extra foam inside the tub.  I started a new rinsing cycle and got no more leaks, hooray!  I must have ran the rinse cycle three or four times before all the soap was removed.  I knew that because there wasn't any leftover foam on the door anymore.  Problem solved!

Monday, December 18, 2017

Fish Fillet with Tofu Chinese Style

I originally got this recipe from Maggi.ph.  Since I tweaked it a little, I decided to post my version here.  For the fish fillet, I used lapu-lapu.  For the tofu, you can start from scratch using firm tofu cut into bite-size pieces and then deep frying it or you can use packaged fried tofu which can be found in most supermarkets.  I chose to use the latter since it was more convenient.

Fish Fillet with Tofu Chinese Style
Serves 4

Ingredients:
1 slab       fish fillet, cut into bite-size pieces
1 pc         egg white
2 tsp        cornstarch
               vegetable oil, enough to cover half of the fish fillet
1 pack      packaged fried tofu
6 cloves    garlic, minced
1 slice       ginger, julienned
1 pc          small onion, julienned
1/2 cup      water
2-3 tbsp     oyster sauce
1/4 tsp       ground pepper
1/2 tbsp     cornstarch, dissolved in 3 tbsp water
1 tsp         sesame oil
1 stalk       leeks, chopped

Directions:
1) Season fish with salt and pepper.

2) Heat vegetable oil in a pan using medium heat.  While waiting for the oil to become hot, mix egg white and cornstarch in a shallow bowl.

3) When oil is hot, dip fish into the egg white mixture and fry.  Do not overcrowd the pan.  Flip the fish when it becomes golden brown.  Set aside.

4) If using firm tofu, fry in the same oil for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and set aside.  Skip this step if using packaged fried tofu.

5) Saute garlic, ginger, and onion in medium heat for 2 minutes.  Pour water and bring to a boil.  Add oyster sauce and pepper.  Lower the heat and stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.

6) Add the tofu, sesame oil, and leeks.  Cook for another minute, stirring constantly.  Add the fish and stir until the fish is covered with the sauce.  Turn off heat and serve.

Hope you like this recipe!  If you've made it, please let me know how it turned out =).  Will post pictures next time...


Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Cruising Ha Long Bay with Paloma

Welcome to my first cruise!  I've been on ships before, and the experiences I've had with motion sickness have really deterred me from going on a cruise.  But the serene pictures of Ha Long Bay online were too inviting to resist.  No big waves and only calm water; so I figured it must be safe for me.

I excitedly searched online for a cruise, and there were so many that my head spun.  Not only were there tour providers, official cruise sites, and booking apps, but there were scammers as well.  I must have read a hundred reviews before finally choosing La Fairy Sails via booking.com because of good reviews, its beautiful vessel, and interesting itinerary.  I had already made a booking that was free to cancel when I read about a lot of people complaining that Ha Long Bay was too crowded with tourists and that there was the smell of gas in the air because of the numerous ships in the area.  Some people mentioned that Bai Tu Long Bay was less crowded and so I started searching for cruises going that route (which wasn't many, but at least that helped to narrow down my choices☺).  I chose to book with Agoda to avoid getting scammed.  Plus, I would also earn reward points for my booking.  Win-win situation, right?  Browsing through Agoda and reading some more reviews, I finally chose Paloma Cruise because I was interested in going to the pearl farm, and only a few cruises went there.  I got the superior room for about $250 inclusive of one night's stay, four meals, and cruise activities for two.  The shuttle from our Old Quarter hotel to the docking area wasn't free.  They charged $25 per person round-trip.  We had to pay for this by stopping by their office downtown on the way to the docks.


When I first learned that it would take four hours to reach our destination, I thought it would be tiring and that's why I opted for a one-night stay on-board the ship instead of a day trip.  It wasn't too tiring after all because we stopped over a workshop for disabled people, which was in fact a very big souvenir shop where you could buy Vietnamese delicacies, clothes, scarves, artwork, etc.

Stopover
Upon reaching the harbor, we were greeted by the cruise manager and guide.  They checked in our luggage and brought them to the ship.  We were then directed to wait in the lounge with free beverages and free WiFi.  



The only thing that I didn't quite like was the toilet.  It was soooo dirty!  I hope they could improve on that.

After a while, we were each given tickets by our guide, and we proceeded to the docks to ride a boat to transfer to our Paloma Cruise ship which was really very near!



This is the lounge right beside the dining area.

This is the ground floor hallway leading to our room.

The superior room.
 
The bathroom was a bit cramped.  There was no leg room in the toilet.  A tall person would have a hard time fitting here.

After a brief orientation at the dining hall, we were given 15 minutes to go to our respective rooms to settle down and go back the dining hall for lunch.  

Food was shared with other guests on the same table.  Can't complain about the food - it was great!

After lunch, we were given a few minutes to change and get ready for the day's activities.  Sorry, no time to rest, but you could always opt not to join the activities as some of our cruise companions did.

We again rode on a small boat and headed for the nearby Thien Canh Son cave.  It was a little tricky to traverse the cave as it was dark and slippery inside.  The stairs were slippery too.  Always a good thing to wear nonslip shoes and bring a flashlight or your phone's light could do.



For someone who's seen a lot of caves already, it wasn't anything new.  It was very small and had the usual stalactites and stalagmites.



If not for our guide's stories about the place, it would have been dull and boring.  His name is Justin, by the way.  Funny and friendly fellow.

After going back to the ship, it was time to do some kayaking.  We were given free rein on where we wanted to go in the kayak and were left to our own devices.  If I had watched Kong Skull Island before I went to Ha Long, I wouldn't have had the guts to go in the kayak.  Who knew what was inside the deep water?  It wasn't crystal clear at all, and you just can't see through it.  I didn't see a single sea creature except for a huge jellyfish when we were going to the pearl farm.  Nevertheless, it was still a beautiful place.  The sun was just setting and I got to take some pretty nice shots of the scenery.  They don't allow guests to bring gadgets, but you can bring it if it's waterproof.


Shot through my phone inside a waterproof case.
After kayaking, we went back to our rooms to change and got ready for the sunset party before dinner.  We also had an opportunity to take some more pictures.




The sunset "party" wasn't really a party.  It was more of snacking on fruits and beverages on the upper deck with music on and that was it.  The upper deck was the only place with a little WiFi signal.


Finally, dinner time!  Dinner consisted of beef pea soup, fire-grilled shrimps which they peeled for us (really good service), fish fillet with vegetables, beef with vegetables, and panna cotta.


The last activity for the day was nighttime squid fishing.  I initially planned to join, but when I reached our room to wait for it to start, I was so tired that I instantly fell asleep.  I did wake up when they had started and took a peek at what they were doing.


And I thought squid fishing was different, but it was the same as ordinary fishing.
Our ship didn't move an inch since we stopped over at Thien Canh Son.  It just stayed in one place the whole night.  I tried to pinpoint our exact location by using Google Maps and this is what I got.



We only started moving the next day.  I think I only got to see a small part of the bay, but to me it didn't matter since traveling to the other parts would render the same scenery anyway.


Breakfast was buffet style with plenty of food choices.  You can take the food out the deck to enjoy the view.
After breakfast, we headed out to Vung Vieng Fishing Village.  It used to be an overpopulated fishing village contributing to water pollution, but the Vietnamese government turned it into a well-maintained tourist spot by relocating most of the people who lived there.  This also gave them a source of livelihood.  Unlike our tourist spots where service providers just wear any kind of clothing, they all wore the same purple shirt and the traditional nón lá hat.  For that alone, the fishing village was worth a visit.  It looked so nice in pictures especially when they were all together.






We rode the boat up to this point and then made a U-turn to go to the pearl farm.


We were introduced to the different kinds of pearls and how they were harvested.  There was a live demonstration of how they artificially processed pearls and how they harvested them.



They also sold pearl jewelries in their store.
It was back to the ship again after the pearl farm visit.  It was time for the cooking class.  The cruise manager was very entertaining in teaching us how to make Vietnamese spring rolls.



These were the winners in the spring roll making contest!
And guess what we had for lunch?  Spring rolls!  Additionally, we had the option to choose pasta or seafood for lunch, and we chose seafood.


We were given pomelo for dessert (shared per table).  Unlike the Philippine pomelo, theirs was yellow green and dry.  Our Davao pomelo is still the best.  I've tasted their mangoes too, and there's no denying Philippine mangoes are really better.

It was time to say goodbye after lunch.  Our luggage has been taken to the docks ahead of us.  We again rode on the boat to once again go to their lounge to wait for our shuttle taking us back to the Old Quarter.  It was a very bumpy ride being seated at the last row.  We went to the same stopover place and were dropped off at our hotel.

I don't have any regrets in choosing Paloma Cruise.  Everything went well.  We were treated like royal guests.  They made the whole experience very entertaining.  An overnight stay was just right for me.  It would've been too rushed and tiring for a day trip.  I was really very impressed with Vietnamese hospitality.  Compared to our tourism industry, theirs is really flourishing.  We could definitely learn a thing or two from them.  I hope someday the Philippines will also become a premiere travel destination with all the beautiful natural resources we have.

Hope you enjoyed reading about my trip!  Please follow me on Instagram @reclusivetraveler.  Thanks!












Monday, November 6, 2017

A Short Hanoi Experience


Xin chào!  That's hello in Vietnamese.  From our very short trip to Hanoi, I only learned to say hello and thank you from our very informative tour guide, Thanh.

When we were first planning for this trip, I have to admit I wasn't really excited.  My impression of Vietnam was that it would be just like the Philippines.  I expected hot, humid weather, snatchers, and pickpockets...No offense, but that's the reality.  I've read about how taxi drivers would cheat tourists and how there were even fake web sites posing as the official pages of travel agencies and tour providers.  Indeed, when I was searching for a Ha Long Bay cruise, I saw La Fairy Sails had several different web sites and didn't know which one was really their official page.  Because of this, I decided to book with Agoda.com just to be safe.

Since we would be arriving at midnight, I also opted to book an airport transfer with our hotel so I wouldn't have to deal with fraudulent taxi drivers.  Our hotel charged us US$38 round trip.
Our ride to the hotel
Our ride to the airport
Overall, the airport transfer service was pretty good except that our driver lost his way going to our hotel.  It would be wise to download an offline map of the Hanoi area in your phone.  I used Google Maps while we were in the car and that's how I knew the driver was lost because he veered off the correct route and was circling round and round the area.  He didn't speak English so it was hard to communicate with him.  He even got mad when I showed him the map and told him which way to go.  Eventually, after 30 minutes of circling around and asking two people on the street, he decided to follow the map after all, haha!  The next day, the manager told me that since their hotel was only six months old, a lot of drivers didn't know its location.  Okay Mr. Driver, you're forgiven.

Finally got to our hotel, Luxury Old Quarter

Because the Old Quarter is their primary tourist area, we chose a hotel there.  All tours offer hotel pickup and drop-off from the Old Quarter, making it most convenient.  Our one-day tour around Hanoi didn't charge us for hotel pickup and drop-off, but our Ha Long Bay cruise charged us US$25 per person round trip from our hotel to the docking area.

We booked the Superior room through Agoda again.  Can you tell it's my favorite booking site?  The design was Japanese inspired and the only seat available was a round cushion on the floor.  The vanity mirror was also very low and we had to kneel down to use it.  Everything was nice and very clean.  One thing that puzzled me was the placement of the towel bar.  Instead of putting it inside the shower enclosure, they put it beside the sink.  So when we showered, there was nowhere to hang our clothes or towel.  There also wasn't anywhere to put soap and shampoo on.

Breakfast was good with a lot of food varieties.  Unlike other hotels which serve the same breakfast over and over again every day, they changed it up.  The dining area was very elegant although seating capacity was very limited.  If I remember it correctly, it could only seat about 18 people.  Can't really blame them because it's just a small hotel.  Almost all the hotels in the area were about the same size.  Going around the Old Quarter area, there were a lot of other nice-looking boutique hotels.  Plus, hotel rates were very affordable.


The best thing about our hotel was the service and their staff.  They were really hospitable and very friendly.  Ms. Phuong was very helpful in arranging things and spoke good English.  They even let us stay in the lobby with free drinks to wait for our ride to the airport even if we've already checked out.  This is the best service I've received from a hotel so far.

On to our city tour which I booked through Klook, we were picked up at a little past 8 a.m. to join a group of other tourists who were all very friendly too.  It was a mix of Malaysian-Chinese, Australian, German, Indian, and Korean people.  Our guide, Thanh, spoke good English although his pronunciation could be sometimes off and I had to analyze what he was saying in order to understand him.  He pronounced Burma as "Boomer" and Australia as "Autralia".  He was really funny with his jokes and so it was rather entertaining.

First stop was the Tran Quoc Pagoda.  Some tourists buy small turtles from the vendors outside and then release them into the lake because of a belief that if they do that, they can live a very long life.




Buddha tree from India
Do note that wearing sleeveless clothing is not allowed inside the temple and be prepared to remove your shoes before going in.




Next stop was the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.  It's a little like our Luneta Park.  Sadly, the mausoleum was under renovation and we weren't allowed to go in and see President Ho Chi Minh's remains.


Thanh then took us on a tour of the palace grounds to see the Presidential Palace built by the French.  We saw the house where President Ho Chi Minh lived and worked from 1954 until 1958 and also his cars.  We weren't allowed to go in the house though.


Little Buddha trees scattered all around the lake

Pomelo trees
You can buy souvenir items before exiting the palace grounds.

Next, we went to the Museum of Ethnology to take a peek into the lives of the various ethnic groups in Vietnam.


The entrance to the indoor museum starts with pictures of the 54 different tribes in Vietnam.

There really wasn't much to see inside the museum, and it was pretty boring.  The exhibit outside the museum was more interesting and more interactive.  Again, be prepared to remove your shoes before going in the wooden houses.


One of their tombs

We got to take a tour inside this very long house where families used to live together.
 


Believe me, it was easier to go up than down!



It was already past noon when we finished exploring, and everybody thought lunch would be next.  Much to our Korean companions' dismay, we had to stop over at a lacquerware shop before we could have lunch.  We were all so very hungry already!

Upon first glance, the lacquerware shop didn't seem like much.  There were lots of artwork like this one below all around the place.  At first I thought they were just ordinary paintings on glass, but when the shop's guide started explaining how each artwork was done, I started to appreciate them.  Imagine, they were all made by hand using crushed eggshells, crushed oyster shells pieced together like a puzzle.  I wanted to take some home but they were so expensive and not to mention bulky.  Definitely wouldn't fit in my suitcase.



Finally, lunch time!  We went to Blue Butterfly for lunch.  Thanh informed us that their travel agency also owns the restaurant.


It was a cozy restaurant with very nice decor.
We had grilled fish, green papaya salad, chicken with lemongrass, mixed vegetables, and rice.
We were seated five people per table and shared the food.  Beverages were not included so if you want something more than water, you'd have to pay for that.

After lunch, our last stop was Quoc Tu Giam to see Confucius' temple, the Temple of Literature.

There were a lot of graduating students roaming about having their pictures taken wearing the traditional Ao Dai.



Stone steles where successful graduates have their names engraved on.
Confucius' Temple

It was an enjoyable experience with APT Travel (no, they're not affiliated with the one in Australia).  Touring these places without Thanh would've been boring.  What made it come alive was his input of information about the places we visited and the other tourists in the group who were all very nice and friendly.  We were lucky the weather was nice.  It wasn't too sunny and not too cloudy.  When you go, be prepared to get sweaty with all the walking and also wear shoes that would be easy to remove since you'll be doing a lot of that.  Best to wear socks so your feet won't get dirty.

That's it for our one-day Hanoi tour!  Stay tuned for my next post of our Ha Long Bay cruise.  Hope I can find the time to finish it ASAP.  Tạm biệt!  That's goodbye in Vietnamese.