Mastodawn

Not exactly beach weather, but still beautiful.

So, my train to Saigon is now leaving early, and my flight from Sydney to Orange is late, which means I’m going to be spending the best part of two days at airports. Unless anyone has suggestions for killing time in Saigon or Sydney (with luggage)?

Paul Gifford Mar 11

Look who followed me home.

Paul Gifford Mar 11

My gods, Apple Maps are fucking useless. There’s no ATM here. Still, found a nice little place for a banh mi and salt coffee.

Paul Gifford Mar 10

It seems like a pipe dream, but, even if Westralia isn’t a great idea, this guy’s moustache definitely deserves its own country. #WAIndependence

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/09/westralia-an-inevitable-independence-for-wa-or-an-idiotic-idea-in-a-time-of-war

Westralia: an inevitable independence for WA or an ‘idiotic’ idea in a time of war?

Authors of a new book argue secession could be a blueprint for eastern states but the government says it would leave WA with a weaker economy and no defence force

The Guardian

Paul Gifford Mar 9

Delightful place for coffee, Coconut Village, Hoi An.

Paul Gifford Mar 8

Ooh, fireworks.

Paul Gifford Mar 6

I just sent a message to Albo

Paul Gifford Mar 6

The dregs of the rainy season have caused the boats to my island getaway to be cancelled. I don’t handle disappointment well, apparently. #selfdiscovery

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Paul Gifford Mar 5

Mind you, I am paying nearly 3 million to stay here, so I suppose I can raise my standards now I’m a (dong) millionaire