January 31, 2017
Our first rest day – seven days of cycling and a rest day. We usually cycle for six and take the seventh off, but it was not worth staying in Ky Anh. A lovely relaxing day today. The sun was shining, it was hot about 28 degrees with a slight sea breeze.
We had a nice breakfast in the hotel and after doing a little bit of work for Chris, we went out for a walk along the Prom – (the promenade for the non-Brits). Dong hoi is a very pretty sea-side resort area.
The beaches are long white and sandy, although the sea is a bit rough. I don’t think I will be doing any swimming. We saw one person sunbathing, she was very white. The small group of Vietnamese kids we saw were huddled under a parasol wearing their winter jackets.
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We walked across the bridge to the peninsula where there were some resort hotels. Then we walked the back streets to see how the other half lived. Actually not too bad, there were some very nice houses tucked away.
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There are hundreds of fishing boats moored in the river. To get from their boats to shore they use these odd little craft that look like Irish coracles. Apparently, you can get five people in one of these little bath-tubs.
I did a spot of modelling.
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After re-crossing the bridge we stopped for lunch. Most of the cafés and restaurants are still closed for the New Years holiday, so we had limited choices. We walked the length of this side of the river and up the stairs to the lighthouse. Unfortunately the view wasn’t that good from the top.
Banana chips drying in the sun.
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We did spot the Dong Hoi Sailing Club – Melinda do you fancy sailing in these waters?
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We then headed back to our hotel for a beer. It is a hard life we are leading.
I finished off the work for Chris – Official Plan for Thessalon, we cycled through Thessalon on our cross-Canada trip in 2015.
After dinner we headed out for a little walk to take in some of the lights.
Ralf did some research for our next few days. We are heading towards the Vin Moc Caves and the 17th parallel tomorrow and should make Hue on Thursday. Two fairly long days (in the rain) and then another rest day. Hue is a very historic city and worth the extra day to explore it.
An early night tonight ready for another long day on the bikes tomorrow.
Hello Ralf and Jackie! It was really great meeting you today. Your blog is fantastic. I hope you stay dry and we really hope to catch up with you over the next few days or weeks to share stories. We don’t have a blog, but I send out email periodically if you are interested just send me an email.
Hi Tabi
It was great chatting to you and I am sure we will cross paths in the future. I would like to be included in your email blasts, when you send them. Stay safe
You should be on the front of Vouge Jacky. xx
I know, I thought it was a great pose 🙂
Sounds like a nice relaxing day and lots of interesting sites.
It was nice to have a rest day. Although today was interesting, the blog will be updated tomorrow in Hue, the internet is a little slow in this hotel
Oh, that is a pose, I thought you were hanging onto a sinking ship. As always great pics.
Wonder how they get rid of their garbage? Tunnels looked interesting as did the market. Hope the weather clears for you two. Again, amazing the people you meet Cycling. Enjoy and stay safe.
My sister said I should be on the cover of Vogue! The tunnels were really interesting. Glad we did it on our own, if you are with a tour group you are rushed through a little.