• Day 9 - Phong Nha-Ke Bang

    August 6, 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C

    Arrived at Dong Hoi Station just after 6am, then straight in to taxi for short 40mins ride to Phong Nha.
    All quite tired, so after dumping bags, walk in to town for coffee and then breakfast (Catfish & Noodles for Will, Tofu and fried rice for Dylan, Spring rolls and french fries for Jake).
    Checked out trip, hairdresser, massage and dinner options in town.
    Back to our lovely homestay, rooms now ready, so showers all round.
    Then back to town, stopping first at Sy's massage for a full body each. Then on to the highlight of the afternoon - a boat trip in to the enormous Phong Nha cave system.
    Incredible size, with immense stalagmites and stalactites - clearly very old.
    Back to town for pizza dinner, and then talked to Tu Tu (the owner of the homestay) and booked tomorrows tour.....
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