Hue: Seven cyclos, two Catfish and a case of the missing Forbidden Purple City


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Published: August 8th 2007
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The road from Hoi An to Hue Leaving Hoi An (Blog: Hoi An. Suits you, sir...) by mini-bus, we had the option of a scenic coastal drive past China Beach, Marble Mountains, through Danang and over the Hai Van Pass. New Zealand had taught us that any road with "Pass" in its name tended to be spectacular, so I barely listened to the alternative route our guide (Quan) offered, but hearing the word "tun... Read Full Entry



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Trying to hide from the sunTrying to hide from the sun
Trying to hide from the sun

Another scorcher. At the Citadel.
Lotus flowerLotus flower
Lotus flower

At the Citadel.
Noon GateNoon Gate
Noon Gate

The Citadel
Dragon detailDragon detail
Dragon detail

On the Royal Library (or reading room)
Dien Tho ResidenceDien Tho Residence
Dien Tho Residence

At the Citadel. Apartments and audience hall for the Queen Mothers of the Nguyen dynasty.
Hien Lam PavilionHien Lam Pavilion
Hien Lam Pavilion

The Citadel.
Catching the Cyclo to the CitadelCatching the Cyclo to the Citadel
Catching the Cyclo to the Citadel

Victoria doing a Royal wave.
Catching up with my wifeCatching up with my wife
Catching up with my wife

The cyclo driver rides extra fast to see.
Mary on the CycloMary on the Cyclo
Mary on the Cyclo

On the road to Hue Citadel
Jason trying to escape the very persistent vendorsJason trying to escape the very persistent vendors
Jason trying to escape the very persistent vendors

And Sally looking on/laughing from a safe distance! On the road to Hue
Going over the top?Going over the top?
Going over the top?

View from Hai Van Pass to Hue.



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