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    • Fox & Tiger Tales
      Day 139

      Tam Coc #2 - es Velotüürli

      March 2 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

      Endlich mal wieder ein bequemes Bett und nicht so eine Brett-Matratze. Ausgeschlafen starten wir den Tag mit einem leckeren Frühstück bevor wir unseren Fahrradausflug starten. Da das Wetter nach wie vor nicht wirklich mitspielt, sind wir dick eingepackt. Karine trägt sogar Handschuhe.

      Vom Homestay geht es zunächst zur Bich Dong Pagoda. Das ist eine Felstentempel-Anlage, die sich über mehrere Etagen durch eine Höhle schlängelt bis hin zu einem Plateau. Wir stellen fest, dass die Vietnamesen viel aufdringlicher sind als bspw. die Laoten oder Thais. So haben wir einer Frau zugeschaut, die versucht hat Magnete zu verkaufen. Dafür hat sie die Leute an den Armen gepackt und zum Stehenbleiben gezwungen. Oder man muss sein Fahrrad an bestimmten Plätzen abstellen, wo dann irgendjemand plötzlich noch Geld will dafür und sagt, das sei dann gleich die Eintrittsgebühr (es war freier Eintritt). Jä nu. 😄

      Danach geht es weiter zum Thung Nham Bird Valley, einem Naturschutzreservat für Vögel. Daneben ist es auch ein - zumindest bei der Lokalbevölkerung - sehr bekanntes Ausflugsziel, da es über viele tolle Fotospots und ein grosses Restaurant verfügt. Gut abgeschirmt vom Trubel, am Ende des Tals, befindet sich das effektive Reservat, welches über 50 verschiedene Vogelarten beheimatet. (Gesehen haben wir etwa 3 Arten). Auch wir sind ein Highlight und daher dürfen wir für viele Fotos hinhalten. Das ist etwas anstrengend, aber abgesehen davon ist es wirklich sehr schön gemacht. Kurz nach 15 Uhr füllte sich der Park, so dass wir beschlossen uns auf den Rückweg zu machen, um noch einen Kaffeestop einzulegen, bevor wir einen Bierstopp einlegen.

      Abendessen gab es im Ngon Vegan Restaurant. Sehr leckeres Essen.      Read more

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    • Zoe BennforsVietnam
      2
      Day 25

      Puluong

      April 26, 2017 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

      Getting up to the beautiful landscapes of Mai Chau and enjoying the breakfast at our homestay, it was soon time to leave on the bus further up into the mountains for our trekking at Puluong.

      Despite the 'roads' being quite questionable on the way up, we arrived at our next homestay and enjoyed a delightful lunch of chicken and baguettes.

      Having thought Mai Chau was stunning, I was in for a treat with what was to come. After lunch we headed off on our trek through the rice paddies. From the moment of stepping out the homestay the scenery was breathtaking and I've never quite seen anything like it. No words could do this place justice nor any picture capture how incredible it is. Every 2 minutes you are taking in new nice paddies and seeing locals a work.

      Being such an untouched area by tourists many locals look at you as though you are aliens, which in a way is quite humorous. The area was also so empty which made the experience all the more special. Our tour guide said that in 10 years time this will be the new Sapa, which makes me sad as the beauty of the place is because it's so natural and non touristy. Sitting at dinner that evening I still couldn't get over the sights I saw that day, despite being physically exhausted it's definitely been a highlight of my time in Vietnam. And I know I say many places I've been to or things I've seen are a highlight but this was on a whole new level.

      The dinner served that evening was divine, everything tasting incredible and cooked by the family we were staying with as well as our tour guide. We then got invited afterwards to sit with the family while they ate their dinner and despite the language barrier it was a precious moment.      Read more

    • Vietnam
      Day 7

      Day 7 - Pu Luong

      August 3, 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C

      Quietest day yet!
      Lie in for the boys, and then because of rain, we sat around for a few hours in the hotel restaurant playing poker, and having lunch..
      Then grabbed a couple of hours walk in the afternoon.
      Dinner at a local restaurant famed for its water buffalo steaks!
      Was a fun night with translation chuckles, good conversation, but very chewy steak (plus bread and jam)      Read more

    • Family Of 5 Vietnam + Cambodia
      Day 8

      Leaving Mai Chau for Puluong by Simi

      July 21, 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C

      We left our humble home stay for the terraced paddy fields of Puluong.

      We decided to walk the last part of the way as could cut through paddy fields and enjoy the view more whilst the minivan had to take the long winding road round.

      The slow pace in Pu Luong , like Mai Chau is a striking contrast to life in Hanoi just a few hours away. Endless mountains, fertile valleys and pristine jungle and the extremely attractive rice terraces are all very good for the soul as well as being photogenic!

      Everyone we see whether it’s a small cute child, a moped riding teenager, a hard working farmer, a older generation hand loomer.. smile and say big hellos! It’s completely charming and beguiling to see their huge smiles and their gentle friendliness to us all.

      We arrived at our lovely hotel
      And enjoyed a dip in the pool
      And dinner !      Read more

    • Family Of 5 Vietnam + Cambodia
      Day 2

      Siem Reap Hotel by Millen

      July 15, 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C

      Please note this entry to the blog is just about the bits in between the main events!
      This hotel was spectacular, after a tiring day of flying we deserved a rest, so we took a quick dip in the cool pool and relaxing on the sunbeds. Unfortunately for us the next day was an extremely early start to go to Angkor wat and we had to wake up at 4 in the morning- luckily they provided us with a to go breakfast which completely filled our empty bellies,. We got back around in the afternoon after trekking around different temples and after yet another tiring day we finished it off with a nice swim and at at this place on beer street and after for dessert we had ice cream rolls and went around the market.
      The second night we finally had our first lie in a while, the breakfast was an enormous buffet with excotic fruits, any type of eggs, and lots more. Kian and Narim picked us up with a big smile and we did a couple more temples that day and went OX CART riding . For dinner we went to this fantastic place where the beer was only 75 CENT and the food was sooooo good as well.
      The next day we had another great breakfast at the buffet, making us alll full and we went on an amazing boat trip and then to the colourful market, but our flight was delayed so because the dinner we had yesterday was so cheap and amazing we went to the same place for lunch and then of course we went for another swim and got on our flight to Hanoi!      Read more

    • Family Of 5 Vietnam + Cambodia
      Day 8

      Hikes & Arriving at Puluong by Eashan

      July 21, 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C

      This morning, we set off for Mai Chau but not before a hearty breakfast of toast and pastries with coconut and other delicious food.

      We stopped on the way with an incredible view of Pu Luong and we then hiked down the mountain to meet the van at our next hotel. The path was zig-zagging down the side of the mountain. We saw loads of chickens and hens along the path. There were huge rice paddy fields along the side of the mountain which we walked along.

      At first we were going at a good steady pace but within a few minutes, the suns beating, harsh rays proved too much for any of us and we slowed down dramatically until, finally the van was in sight and we marched on until we arrived.

      We put everything away and had a look around. We had a surprisingly busy pool and a beautiful view, as well as a swing and lying area outside. Simi and Matt quickly settled down on the deckchairs by the pool with a beer while Arushi, Millen and Eashan jumped into the pool.

      That night, for dinner, we had loads of noodles and fruit and deep fried vegetables as well as pork and other meat. All of this was accompanied by fresh juice/wine to drown it down and also an army of ants invading our dinner. However we managed to get back without too many bites to settle down with some much needed rest after a long day of hikes and travelling.      Read more

    • Family Of 5 Vietnam + Cambodia
      Day 9

      Waterfalls by Millen

      July 22, 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C

      After being dropped off by the van we clambered 800 metres up a steep hill, sweating whilst others used the entrepreneurial method of adopting the moped taxi service instead!

      We finally reached the waterfall - it was pretty fast and furious with limited spaces from where we could jump from. However, I found a good spot to jump off from a tree, so we did that a few times until we saw a couple of boys jumping off from the rocks.

      We quickly followed them, a bit sceptical at first but we jumped in and became more confident (or as mum says cocky and even flamboyant) as time went on.

      It became busier as more of us were jumping in and even a few parents were jumping off as well! I made a new friend called Tien and we took a photo together but I quickly had so disappear down the mountain to go back in the van to head bamboo rafting      Read more

    • Family Of 5 Vietnam + Cambodia
      Day 9

      Pu Luong Swing Walk by Matt

      July 22, 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C

      We hadn't bothered to shut the curtains so we were woken up by the sun rising over the distant hills to reveal to the breath taking views of rice fields, the stunning panorama visible through the wall to wall windows from our beds! A low cloud hung over peaks but it was otherwise a clear blue sky.

      There was no sign of the giant cockroach in the bathroom, which I'd found last night clinging to the side of my toothbrush. We got ready, roused the children from next door and went out to seek the egg chef. Eashan had discovered a new breakfast favourite consisting of purple sticky rice, rolled up in a palm leaf like a cigar, dipped in chopped peanuts.

      Sunny filled us in on our day's activities, consisting of walking, waterfalls, waterwheels and rafting! We set off directly from the homestay and shortly came to a beautiful swing, decorated with colourful ribbons and perched on a ledge above the rice terraces. We took turns to have a go and, with the rice fields below and jungle in the distance, it felt, as the kids remarked, that you were on top of the world.

      After traversing the mud walls to a rock for a photo, Sunny paid a nearby shop the swing fee and we borrowed her tap to wash our feet, we set off down the winding road, lush green rice terraces either side.

      The road descended into the valley, becoming steeper and steeper, until we reached a shallow river that we needed to cross. It was cooling and a welcome relief from the muggy heat, the boys completely immersing themselves and sliding over the rocks with the current.

      From there we trekked through some villages, passing ladies using basic looms to make scarves, smiling children and old men sleeping in hammocks all underneath their wooden houses on stilts. One little boy was even keen to exchange fist pumps with Arushi and Simi.

      We finished up at a small nondescript village and ate at a very basic place, little more than an open kitchen and a few tables, with either fried noodles or noodle soup on the menu. Opting for chicken and veg fried noodles, we admired and smelled the various containers of rice wine flavoured with fruit, goat legs and even snake!      Read more

    • Family Of 5 Vietnam + Cambodia
      Day 9

      Hotpot Night by Matt

      July 22, 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C

      For our final night in Pu Luong Sunny had arranged a special Northern Vietnamese dish called a hotpot. A large simmering bowl of broth is placed in the middle of the table then plates of meat, vegetables, noodles, herbs and tofu laid before you. Then you simply add what you like and once it's cooked, scoop it into your bowl and ladle over the broth. Sunny suggested squeezing some lime over salt then dipping the cooked meat into it.

      We shared this meal with Sunny and the driver, sharing a small bottle of rice wine. The driver seemed to take great delight when I downed my shot, vigorously shaking my hand and promptly refilling my glass.

      It was a fun night and a great way to share and socialise over food.      Read more

    • Family Of 5 Vietnam + Cambodia
      Day 9

      Bamboo Raft and Water Wheels by Eashan

      July 22, 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C

      After the water fall, we drove off in our trusty van to where we could see waterwheels and go on bamboo rafts.

      We walked over a shaky bamboo bridge which was held up by rope and iron. Then we made our way down to the riverbank passing huge mechanical wheels which were water wheels. They had pipes angled at a degree which would allow them to pick up water at the bottom and then drop it of at a bowl at the top. The bowl had a pipe at the bottom and the water would flow through it all the way to a nearby village.

      We continued past the water wheels and got onto the raft. It was very long and had a small hut in the middle with two platforms either side. On one platform was a man with a tall bamboo stick which he used to move the raft. On our way we could jump off the other platform or even have a go at driving from it.

      Matt could swim from one side to the other with one breath. All too soon we arrived back at the bamboo bridge however we were allowed to jump off the bridge into the water. We kept swimming until Millen and Eashan got pulled by the current over some rocks into a deeper part of the river.

      Millen was pushed by the stream away from the rocks, however my leg got stuck and the current pushed me under the water. I swam up as hard as I could gasping for air until two men from the bank dived in and helped me get unstuck. After that drama, we decided to call it a day and drove back for dinner.      Read more

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