Tuesday evening we were bussed to the train station in Nam Dinh and boarded the "Reunification Express" to Hue, an overnight soft-sleeper with four per compartment. The ride was a little rocky, but, eventually, the swaying just put me to sleep. We arrived in Hue at 8:30 Wednesday morning and went straight to out hotel and breakfast.
We paired off on motorbike taxis and began our tour of Hue. The city of Hue lost 5,000 people during the Tet offensive in February, 1968. Many of the historical buildings still have the scars of that event. Nobody talks about the "American War" but the signs of it still exist. The motorbike taxis are a hoot and adrenalin rush.
I've been in Vietnam a week already and am enjoying myself immensely. It is better than I expected.
Tomorrow (Thursday) we peddle and van ride to Hoi An which is south of Da Nang. I spent some time there in 1969 and most of my time south of Da Nang.
We paired off on motorbike taxis and began our tour of Hue. The city of Hue lost 5,000 people during the Tet offensive in February, 1968. Many of the historical buildings still have the scars of that event. Nobody talks about the "American War" but the signs of it still exist. The motorbike taxis are a hoot and adrenalin rush.
I've been in Vietnam a week already and am enjoying myself immensely. It is better than I expected.
Tomorrow (Thursday) we peddle and van ride to Hoi An which is south of Da Nang. I spent some time there in 1969 and most of my time south of Da Nang.
2 comments:
So glad you are enjoying yourself so far. Can't wait to hear more about then and now. Not being alive during the "American War" I have very little knowledge of it-sadly. Are the youngsters keeping up with you?
Hey Joel. We're really enjoying your trip without the agony of riding your bike. Be careful and don't run over your water bottle! Checking back tomorrow. Les777
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