Dalat - truly Autumnal weather which reminded me of the good and bad bits of Wales. Lots of rain, cold weather in beautiful surroundings. Stayed in a place called 'The Pink House' - the owner Rot gay as a window, but very charming in his own right. Booked an 'off-the-beaten-track' tour for my birthday. This consisted of driving around the mountains on a scooter. Woke up at 6 after getting to bed at around 2.30 the night before. Fair to say I was in a slight grump to begin with. The pounding rain outside didn't help matters. Our tour guide, Sun, was also a smiling, giggling fruit-case which helped with any rain-induced misery. Set off at 7am. Quickly realised the faster I drove, the more the rain would physically hurt my face. Arrived at a cricket
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