Arrived at Tam Coc by Arushi

After exploring the caves and checking into the resort, we were desperate for a swim to cool off and find relief from the blasting sun and humidity. We splashed around and got ourselves situated in our rooms before getting ready for dinner.

The resort offered a selection of bikes, however the only available ones seemed to be three rackety squeaky bicycles and two equally rackety and squeaky child bicycles. Millen quickly claimed the small pink one leaving Eashan the blue one, the only two bikes with baskets (when we asked for some baskets the lady produced what could only be described as oversized dog poo bags which we politely declined).

We set off just before sunset and just after the parade of goats passed by, cycling off in search of some dinner. Around 10 to 15 minutes later, we stopped at a local restaurant and ordered some food and drinks, including sweet and sour chicken, vegetable fried noodles and some lemon grass beef. We played some card games until the meals arrived, however at this point the sky was already darkening and it was apparent that we would be cycling back in the dark.

After saying good bye to our new friend Emily (a little girl who cycled back and forth to the restaurant) and paying the bill, we set off back home in the pitch black.

With the aid of phone torches and a lot of communication to each other about the whereabouts of various cracks in the roads, we finally could see the resort where we all clambered into bed exhausted.Read more