Travellers Nest Hostel, Da Nang, Day 1

As the alarm goes off, I have a sudden regret at spending half the night watching football. We drag ourselves up ready for the ride to Da Bang. A but different from our usual uncomfortable cramped buses today as we are on a tour bus that stops off at a few places on the way.
Our first stop is Thanh Toan (probably not what it is correctly called) bridge. It's another beautifully sculptured bit of architecture. We only spend fifteen minutes there (the tour stops are fleeting to say the least) before heading to Lang Co beach. A lovely stretch of white sand and clear water that is the bay on view from Hai Van Pass. The limestone hills in the distance just add to the effect of the beach. It's easy to see why it's often cited as one of the best in the World.
Next up is the Hai Van Pass. A winding mountain side road made famous by Top Gear. It's a long drive and I'm glad I'm not on a moped. Either side the views are great, either looking out over Da Nang or on Lang Co Bay. We get off at the highest point and admire the views.
After that we get to Da Nang and settle into our hotel for a few minutes, before heading to My Khe beach. It's similar to Lang Co Beach, with the rocks on either side and the white sand, and it is great to cool down in the sea (it is a swelteringly hot day).
After that we relax before going to a taco shop and munching down on some of the highly recommended food. It tastes great, and is dirt cheap so we're onto a winner.
Despite getting caught in a downfall on the way home (we hid under an umbrella for five minutes not knowing we were stood outside our hotel) it is a good day, but boy are we ready for some kip!
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