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Motormouth Survived Hanoi … & Turns ONE !!! Yay ?!!

March 4, 2009 | 1,399 views

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#### The Full Itinerary ####

Part One – First day in Hanoi
Part Two – Train to Sapa, and trekking to Cat Cat Village
Part Three – A walk around Sapa town, & A B’day Celebration
Part Four – The 12km Trek to Ylin Ho, Lao Chai and Ta Van Village
Part Five – Back to Hanoi – Pho Bo, Banh My & Strong Coffee
Part Six – Hanoi Day Tour & Highway 4 Restaurant
Part Seven – Embarked to Halong Bay
Part Eight – Colourful Caves, Grottoes, and Frozen on the Boat in Halong Bay
Part Nine – Halong Bay – Kayakking & Infamous Snake Wine
Part Ten (Final) – Last Day in Hanoi (Water Puppet/Street Food)

Sorry guys & gals for the lack of updates these few days …..

I was in Hanoi, Vietnam for some well-deserved time off, in hopes of relaxation and rejuvenation. However …. Lesson In Life #101 : Things do NOT always go as planned.

Drool-worthy?

But let’s leave the ranting and rambling for another day ….. I’m spent.

Oh, and Happy B’day to Motormouth From Ipoh. This blog turned ONE (astonishingly, I might add) on 3rd March 2009. A few minutes too late, I know … But I spent the whole day on a van, a plane, and a bus. And my derriere aches ….

In the coming post : Detailed gratitudes, accolades, and acceptance speech (?!) to those who read this nonsensical blog, supported me through thick and thin (geez … I can’t be helped, can’t I?! =P), and inspired me to start blogging directly, and some unknowningly.

Oh, and of course, some bits and pieces on my 2009 Hanoi-On-A-Shoe-String Trip …..

« The Ugly Nasi Kandar in Old Town, & The Imported Teluk Intan Chee Cheong Fun HANOI – The 1st Day »

32 Responses to “Motormouth Survived Hanoi … & Turns ONE !!! Yay ?!!”

1. Lyrical Lemongrass says:

   March 4, 2009 at 12:24 am

   Happy BLogiversary! You’ve done a great job with your blog. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to reading about Hanoi (good and bad). Judging from your pictures, there must be more good than bad, no?

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2. New Kid on the Blog says:

   March 4, 2009 at 8:01 am

   should it be happy anniversary or happy birthday?? nah… who cares!!!?? right??

   anyway, happy anniversary and happy birthday to Motormouth From Ipoh!!!

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3. iamthewitch says:

   March 4, 2009 at 8:31 am

   Happy birthday to Motormouth from Ipoh! Nah here’s a birthday kiss *muah*

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4. backStreetGluttons says:

   March 4, 2009 at 8:39 am

   there is NO time when you are enjoying yourself !

   Time is…when one is waiting

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5. Allie says:

   March 4, 2009 at 9:05 am

   Wow ~ One year old d! Gong Hei, Gong Hei!!!

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6. thenomadGourmand says:

   March 4, 2009 at 9:09 am

   LOL.. seems weird wishing ur blog Happy Birthday! (instead of wishing a person!) well.. hv a gd rest.. and will b waiting for ur updates!

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7. SimpleGirl says:

   March 4, 2009 at 9:10 am

   Happy Anniversary…..you’ve done a great job! Proud of you!

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8. Nic (KHKL) says:

   March 4, 2009 at 9:10 am

   Happy 1st blogoversary, dude! yours is definitely one happening and informative blog, be it on food or travel.

   you da bomb!

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9. CUMI & CIKI says:

   March 4, 2009 at 10:07 am

   happy birthday dear blog! love the posts.. keep it coming
   XOXO,
   a fan of motormouth!

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10. ck lam says:

    March 4, 2009 at 10:29 am

    Happy Anniversary! A big applause to you for sharing with us such a lovely and informative blog.

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11. 550ml jar of faith says:

    March 4, 2009 at 11:07 am

    Happy 1st Anniversary Motormouth! You’re one helluva hardworking blogger… I think you must have at least a few years’ worth of posts covered in 12 months! Very cool! Keep it up! Now, back to posting those Hanoi goodies!

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12. PureGlutton says:

    March 4, 2009 at 11:56 am

    Koong Hei Koong Hei – 1 year-old Motormouth eh! Keep 'em posts coming fast & furious!

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13. Elinluv says:

    March 4, 2009 at 11:58 am

    So you turned ONE ) Happy 1st Anniversary to Motormouth From Ipoh!!! Thanks for the wonderful sharings not only good food from Ipoh but also whole nation.

    Now I am wiser as to where to get good food nationwide. Thanks thanks ya. And now looking forward to your sharing on food from Hanoi! ^ *

    Elin

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14. Selba says:

    March 4, 2009 at 12:21 pm

    Happy Birthday to Motormouth from Ipoh’s blog

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15. kampungboycitygal says:

    March 4, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    happy bday to motormouth from iph..keep the good food pouring in

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16. J2Kfm says:

    March 4, 2009 at 2:40 pm

    thanks a lot everyone!! for the wishes, and for the support!

    not too worry, I'll keep 'em posts coming, Fast & Furious !!! =P

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17. "Joe" who is constantly craving says:

    March 4, 2009 at 2:45 pm

    wow happy one year old!!

    time passes so fast with loads of good food eh?

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18. foodbin says:

    March 4, 2009 at 3:06 pm

    happy birthday-can’t have enough of your food post.

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19. Tummythoz says:

    March 4, 2009 at 3:52 pm

    And what an impressive year it was! Congrats.

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20. KCA says:

    March 4, 2009 at 8:38 pm

    HappY Birthday to Motormouth from Ipoh(or Hanoi?? or India??)… hehe…

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21. Min says:

    March 4, 2009 at 8:53 pm

    Hey, Happy Birthday to Motormouth, looking forward to your Hanoi post…hehe

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22. fcoe says:

    March 4, 2009 at 10:00 pm

    happy birthday motormouth…:)

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23. J2Kfm says:

    March 5, 2009 at 11:53 am

    thanks for the wishes! i’m from IPOH lah, OK?!!! not India/Hanoi. sei yeah ….

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24. Lingzie says:

    March 5, 2009 at 12:39 pm

    happy belated birthday to motormouth!! keep em coming!

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25. mimid3vils says:

    March 5, 2009 at 1:31 pm

    Hope it’s not too late to wish ur blog “HAPPY BIRTHDAY”

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26. ~Christine~Leng says:

    March 5, 2009 at 7:50 pm

    Happy Blogiversary to Motormouth from Ipoh! More to come yea? Enjoyed reading your posts!

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27. J2Kfm says:

    March 5, 2009 at 11:01 pm

    never too late to wish the Motormouth Happy Bday!
    hahahahha …felt like as though it’s MY personal Bday pulak …

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