Last night we took the overnight, "sleeper?" bus from Hanoi to Hue. We were informed that we would be picked up from our hotel by the bus, but when the two gentlemen on motorscooters arrived saying they would take us to the bus, we were unprepared. With both Rich and encumbered by a large hiking pack and a day pack, the moto drivers took the hiking packs and placed them in front of themselves and asked us to mout the rear. This was the first motorcycle ride in my life, and it was in the crazy streets of Hanoi (see earlier pictures)! I decided to relax and found I did enjoy the ride, but likely will not repeat this experience for health's sake.
We did arrive safely and entered a bus created for Asian people who most likely average 100 lbs and scape heights of 5'1. It was a tight fit for me and each time I moved the upright seating situation reclined into sleeping space. Both Rich and I drifted off from time to time as we were ambiened, but it was not a restful night.
Arriving in Hue it was pouring, and has not ceased since our arrival 12 hours ago. Having now dried 2 sets of clothing from our in town forays for nourishing soups to stave the wet kitten state, we are settling into bed soon.
I am writing tonight from the middle of a family party hosted by our hotel owners, and it is raucous. If the rain ceases, we will explore the citadel and the environs of the old empire capital. On Sunday morning we leave for Laos, a bus ride to Savannaket.
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