Hue to Khe Sanh 160km

Its time to hit the Ho Chi Mihn Trail. I thought it would be a long day and on advice I decided to make the trail a two day trip. Locating somewhere to stay could be an issue so I booked a hotel in advance at Khe Sanh. As I expected it was raining as I loaded the bike. Full waterproofs and almost dry gloves to start the day.

It started well. I got cash from a cashpoint in Hue and filled up with fuel just outside the town.

It looks like an issue but not as I had diverted to look at a small village. I knew there was a good bridge just up the road

The scenery and trail were amazing but I spent the entire trip in the rain.

I didnt stop, apart from here for coffee, as a result reached the hotel very early.

The hotel was dire. I was freezing cold and wet. There was no heater in the room and the bed had just a mattress cover and a blanket and the whole place smelt like damp feet. I changed and went to walk the town. Luckily I found a coffee shop and cafe.

I was in bed early trying to keep warm, fully clothed and watching a film on the TV which due to no aerial was like watching in a snow storm. I didnt last long and barely woke at all during the night.