Hello this is a double blog since I’ve not had time to post one while in Hue. Hue is a 11 hour train ride from Minh Bhin, the train ride was quite comfortable and they had a TV on board so there was always something to take your mind off the journey. When we arrived in Hue we were taken by taxi to the DMZ hotel, this hotel was good and I would recommend it to any one stopping in Hue. The cost of a triple room was about $20 a night which is very cheap between 3 people.
Our first evening there we had a few drinks and some good food in a restaurant called Little Italy, also owned by the manger of the DMZ hotel. We were given 10% discount on food and drinks and also 10% discount in the DMZ bar. The DMZ bar was great it played good indie music and had a laid back vibe. If you go to Hue make sure you stop in the DMZ hotel as well as the room being comfortable the staff were really friendly and helpful.
Steve and I took a city tour organised by our hotel (Lloyd stayed behind as he was not feeling well). The tour took us to the old imperial city (now ruins, it was bombed during the Vietnam War), an old pagoda where the Emperors Mandarins lived, three tombs and finally a boat ride back into the centre of Hue. The second Tomb we visited was absolutely stunning unfortunately the weather wasn’t too good but this added to the atmosphere of the place.
Hue is divided by a river, the north side is very busy with lots of traffic, pedlo drivers and tourists and the south side is very laid back with lots of bars and restaurants. For me the south side was most enjoyable.
Hoi Han is a four hour bus ride from Hue and I’m pleased to announce that the weather has finally improved, it’s nice and warm again and I can finally wear shorts! Within a couple of hours of arriving we were already in a tailors shop been fitted for clothing. Lloyd and I bought a jacket, mine is a dark navy corduroy, mod style double breasted jacket. I picked it up today and it fits well and is really well made.
We stopped for one night in a hotel but we were not too keen on staying longer so moved to a new hotel which is really nice, the only downside is that the hotel has a tailor, Steve and I found ourselves been measured up yet again, Black skinny jeans for me and a white shirt for Steven to go with his new Suit.
Hoi Han is a really nice city and I think we will spend a few days here, again it’s separated by a river and the city feels very old and is very beautiful. On our first night in Hoi Han we found a nice bar called Now and Then, it plays a good range of Indie and Rock and the food looks really good so we will be eating there tonight. We have a few more days here in Hoi Han so I am sure I will have more to report back on. There is a beach a short bike ride out of Hoi Han so maybe we will do that tomorrow.
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