Easy Rider

We have a motorbike trip booked today from Hoian to Hue. The Easyriders are picking us up at 8 so we’re packed up early and headed out for one more Bahn Mi for breakfast.

We have four bags, they are only small bags but I don’t know how they are going to fit on the bikes but nobody seems to think it’s a problem and when they arrive, they have them all strapped on in no time.

It’s about a three hour ride to Hue and usually they stop at numerous places and it takes about 8 hrs to get there. We opted for only a few stops so it will be a shorter trip.

First stop was Marble Mountain. Interesting place, a monastery on a mountain, lots of pagodas, caves and some stunning viewing points. Wow there are some step stairs there though certainly warmed us up for the rest of the trip.

Next up was Dragon Bridge. It’s bold , bright and yes it actually breathes fire but only on weekend nights. Pretty impressive even in the daylight.

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Then on to hai van pass, great ride up the mountain, a little hairy at times just had to trust that they knew what they were doing. Keep seeing the go slow signs on the corners but nobody seemed to pay any attention to that. We stopped at the top and had a coffee, enjoyed the view and had a look at Hai Van Gate.

Then we were off down the mountain which was even more nerve wracking for me at least. Graham and the boys were having a ball.

Pulled over a few times on the way down for some pretty views and then we left the highway for the fishing village of Phu Loc. Lots of boats in the water but the village was deserted. Mind you it was pretty hot by now and we were ready to get off the bike so we hightailed it to Hue.

Went for a walk into town to find some lunch. Nice little family restaurant, had some spring rolls, duck and scrimp.

There’s a nice walk down by the river and of course we came across a nice bay so had to have a drink while waiting for the sunset. Too many clouds so the sunset didn’t happen but the drink was good.

Graham’s internet wood friend got in touch with us and we went to meet him and his family for dinner at a tiny little hole in the wall place. Hue traditional feast. Very different to any other food we’ve had. They had a little boy who thought the food was fabulous and was hoeing in and a baby girl who was fascinated with us or suspicious it was hard to tell.Read more