Another post that got lost in the ether. This one follows the other one I posted out of sequence a few minutes ago.
Ok, back to blogging after a technological interruption.
Glenn and I had just gone out for breakfast rolls and coffee. French/Vietnamese rolls and coffee done we set off in gusty winds and intermittent rain.
We were riding around the north side of Ha Long Bay so saw the famous round topped sheer sided pillars, usually seen from boats on the bay side, from the other side. Our view could have been even better because we were closer.
During a break in the weather we stopped at a small market to buy some lychee. Next door was a lady butchering a fresh carcass with some nervous ducks waiting their turn.
Back on our trusty steeds we rode east eating lychee fruits. You've never experienced the true essence of lychee until you pop one in your mouth while riding a motorbike through tropical storm number one (for this year). We didn't have to dodge any flying branches but there were plenty along the road and the rain was sometimes a deluge.
Stopped for lunch at the best looking roadside restaurant where we had excellent chicken pho.
The further from the city the smaller the road and the fewer the vehicles. Soon we saw very few cars, lots of motorbikes with the occasional bus and huge truck.
Today we stopped to see some water buffaloes maintaining the right of way.
Later we crossed a suspension bridge a la Capilano and visited a brick factory.
Into Lang Son around four, we checked into our hotel for a welcome shower and rest before dinner.
Dinner tonight consisted of roast duck, roast pork, roasted eggplant in a tomato sauce and roasted tofu slices in a pepper and tomato sauce. We also had sautéed veggies and the obligatory beer. Total price, about $7.50 US each.
Ok, back to blogging after a technological interruption.
Glenn and I had just gone out for breakfast rolls and coffee. French/Vietnamese rolls and coffee done we set off in gusty winds and intermittent rain.
We were riding around the north side of Ha Long Bay so saw the famous round topped sheer sided pillars, usually seen from boats on the bay side, from the other side. Our view could have been even better because we were closer.
During a break in the weather we stopped at a small market to buy some lychee. Next door was a lady butchering a fresh carcass with some nervous ducks waiting their turn.
Back on our trusty steeds we rode east eating lychee fruits. You've never experienced the true essence of lychee until you pop one in your mouth while riding a motorbike through tropical storm number one (for this year). We didn't have to dodge any flying branches but there were plenty along the road and the rain was sometimes a deluge.
Stopped for lunch at the best looking roadside restaurant where we had excellent chicken pho.
The further from the city the smaller the road and the fewer the vehicles. Soon we saw very few cars, lots of motorbikes with the occasional bus and huge truck.
Today we stopped to see some water buffaloes maintaining the right of way.
Later we crossed a suspension bridge a la Capilano and visited a brick factory.
Into Lang Son around four, we checked into our hotel for a welcome shower and rest before dinner.
Dinner tonight consisted of roast duck, roast pork, roasted eggplant in a tomato sauce and roasted tofu slices in a pepper and tomato sauce. We also had sautéed veggies and the obligatory beer. Total price, about $7.50 US each.
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