Da Nang to Hue 130km

I’d been looking forward to this stage of the trip. The only bit I really planned in Vietnam, but you can’t plan for the weather. 18°C and raining might not seem cold but it sure was. The Hai Van Pass was hopefully going to be spectacular and within reason it was. The road twisting up into the hillsides that hug the coast line, twisting and turning, encouraging more and more throttle. What didn’t encourage more throttle was reduced visability and greasy road. Even so, it was over way too soon.

Top Gear fans will recognise this from their epic trip.
Scooter boy flagged me down all excited as there was a train coming.

For good measure it rained pretty much all the way and on arriving at the hotel in Hue, I presented as a drowned cat.

I made my way to the citadel. A huge walled city where the countries leader once lived.
Got myself a rain cover. The hat didn’t fit and I had to rip the neck hole to get my head through.
It has withstood wars since the 18th century
Totally stunning
The Americans realised the huge cultural significance of the citadel and agreed not to bomb it during the Vietnam war, however that led to a bitter and prolonged battle in Hue.
Another Top Gear moment

I walked the citadel for a good three hours and still didn’t see it all. Worn out and damp I found a pizza shop where I feasted before bed.

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