Leaving early was not an issue. At least I had warmed up a bit during the night. A quick look told me it would be full waterproofs again, only this time I’d also be wearing a hoody. 8.00am and I chugged away from Khe Sanh. The roads were busy initially but soon thinned out.
I was having so much fun. The roadside threw up some interesting obstacles. Water buffalo, dogs and puppies are run of the mill. Then I saw a troop of monkeys sprint across the road and a short while later a tiny piglet. At times I was hitting 80kmh (50mph) and just weaving along happily, ever aware of little hazards such as mud, rocks, landslides, chickens, other vehicles and severely sharp corners. Other times I was down in second gear climbing the hillsides. I was loving it. Loving it so much I failed to stop for lunch and eventually turned up at my hotel having eaten nothing all day and only a small bottle of water. I was also wet and cold. The shower was boiling hot for about two minutes or until I was fully lathered, then the hot gave out. I’m not sure if I yelped or entered into a fit of tourettes.
Having warmed up by climbing into bed I thought it about time to find food. A vegan resteraunt did the most amazing spring rolls and vegetable fried rice. I went to bed happy, having booked a second night with the intention of going on a caving trip.
Earth, Wind and Tyres 