More details for the big day

Pssst..mate..do you know the way to Saigon?

Just off the phone from Marty and plans are coming together.

Man...next time we're going to be so much more organised.  There's going to be a next time, right boys?

Anyway...the plan is that the boys will pedal their way into town around 2ish as we mentioned.  They'll pick up their cyclo guard of honour at the river near the Tran Hung Dao Monument, then up Hai Ba Trung, past the post office and palace, down past Ben Thanh Market, along Pho Duc Chinh and over the river to Saigon Children's Charity at 129/63A Ben Van Don.

The boys remind us that all of the above depends on the genrosity of the Police, and they hope they've understood the one way system.

So...if you're out and about in Saigon tomorrow then watch out for them.  You may, even be able to flag one of their cyclo entourage and join the parade (possibly).  Alternatively the finish line at Saigon Children's Charity may be your best bet.

In the meantime, I don't want to get too gushy while it can still all go wrong but good luck tomorrow guys.  There are a lot of people back in Hanoi who are going to have to eat their words.  There were a lot of people who said it couldn't be done.

You're about to do it.

See you tomorrow and take care just one last time.

Cheers

Steve

PS You may recall at the very outset of their journey we mentioned that there was another send off that day. KOTO graduates Tiep and Phuong we're heading to Australia.  A chance of a life time for two former shoe shine boys, now expert front-of-house and kitchen staff.

Well , by all accounts the pair are having a ball down there.  As you might imagine it's dreams-come-true time.  The money raised through KOTO's friends like Adam and Marty make this possible.  That is why they are doing the brilliant, mad and wonderful trip from Hanoi to Saigon.  If you donate to their appeal then more lives can be rebuilt, more dreams can come true, more people can be helped. It is that simple.  Please,  donate here.  All personal donations are doubled by sponsors Intrepid Travel.

See below for two of the happiest young people ever photographed.

Comments

[Nadine]

Hey !!! Congratulations Boys !!! it seems like ages ago / but like yesterday that I was travelling over Hai Van Pass with you. You have done it !!! well done.

See you for lots of beers when you get back to Hanoi.

[Nadine]

P.S THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[martin]

bloody brilliant
we luves ya all!!!!!!!

[martin]

bloody brilliant
we luves ya all!!!!!

[Mark and Chris Hurley]

Absolutely brilliant. Well done. Adam,Marty, Mr Sau,Steve and all behind the scenes should be very proud of what you have achieved. Celebrate and enjoy the rest. You all deserve it. See you soon.
Love Mum and Dad

[Mark and Chris Hurley]

PS GO THE COWBOYS

[Brenda]

What a fantastic effort!!!
Congtaulations guys, you've made history and lots of dong for the kids.
Hope you're celebrating with a few cool ones!!