Hue

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14 hours later and we have arrived in Hue, which is 650 km south of Hanoi.
Sometime during the night the weather took a turn for the worse and it is
now very overcast with the odd splash of rain.......imagine!

Bus wasn't too bad as it was only half full so we had 2 seats each to relax
on. Managed to get about 6 hours sleep altogether.

Our last day in Hanoi was great, did loads of stuff including our first
Xe Om ride. This is basically a motorcycle taxi where you cling on to the
driver for all you're worth as he flys around the crazy streets! Got 2 bikes
to take us to this prison place which wasn't bad. Also went to the Water
Puppet show which was brilliant, definatly recommended!!

Went to collect Ruth's custom made shorts and I was right about them not
taking enough measurements! When we arrived back at the tailors he started
looking flustered and went off into the back, then he came back with some
bogey excuse about them not having the right colour.....Ya Right! We reckon
he never intended to make them and was just hoping we never returned for
the $5 deposit!! I wasn't long in getting the cash back off chancer!

Did some wandering around Hue this afternoon but reckon we are starting
to fade now, so might just go for a few beers next door and play pool.
Nice room here for $7....winner!

Plan on heading for DaNang in 2/3 days, but might skip it and head straight
for Hoi-An.....any reports on DaNang would be appreciated!

Phil Out

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