when your driver ignores the rock falls and cuts the corner, you get a puncture - I was going to help I swear but they looked like they knew what they were doing (not!) pretty warm here too
romantic sunsets and misplaced feet August 18th 2008 So here I am back on a train again - this time the overnight train from Hanoi to Hue ( which as you all know - I just love the train). We have been super busy since we last updated, having an absolutely fantastic time.
We spent some time in Hanoi which was fun - I have to say the vietnamese people are absolutely cracked - I love them. I went out to go for a run at 6am - there is a really lov ... read more
Asia » Vietnam » North Central Coast » Thua Thien - Huế » Hué The conquest of Vietnam by France began in 1858 and was completed by 1884. It became part of French Indochina in 1887. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by Communist forc... ... read more
Off to run the Marathon Des Sables (240km) in March 2008.
28 March - Travel to Morocco and into Desert
29 March - Administration day
30 March (Sunday) - Day 1
31 March - Day 2
1 April - Day 3
2&3 April - Long stage
4 April - Marathon stage
5 April - Last day and transfer to hotel
6 April - Prizegiving
7 April - Return to Paris and then to Amsterdam
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