OK, so I'm not in Nha Trang as originally planned....actually in Pleiku, a small non-descript town definitely not on the tourist trail in the Central Highlands. Decided to retain the services of 'Happy', my driver and guide for an extra three days to explore a bit of the Ho Chi Minh Trail and see some minority villages around Kon Tum, then head direct to Hoi An - plenty of time for alcohol fueled beach fun later in the trip...
Two wheels is definitely THE way to see Vietnam...on day 1, drove from Dalat to Lak Lake (an unbelievably beautiful ride across the lush, green Central Highlands; saw rice wine being made (as well as trying it - and to my disappointment realised its avaliable in a bar in Oxford called the PT where I used to drink under the label 'Vodka'), tried some of the local tobacco in a long wooden pipe (vile)...also had 2 delicious meals (which needless to say cost virtually nothing). The next day went back to Lak (it was pissing down with rain the previous day) and did an elephant ride (100,000d, 'special price') which was cool (the elephant actually waded back across the lake !)...then headed north across the Yok Don national park (stopping to see some amazing waterfalls) to Buon Ma Thuot.
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How much is 100,000d? I want to go on an elephant. Damn.
Well said.
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