Roly and Jörg in SE Asia in 2018

We planned two days in the Phong Nha area, as there is more than enough to fill these days. Today was a “leisurely” cycle around the National Park.  Most of the backpackers do this by renting scooters – we took

Feeling better, but not 100%, I packed my bags and after a lackluster breakfast of toast and fried eggs, I made my way to the bus station.  I decided to try the bus system for one to try it out,

With a heavy heart, I watched Jörg leave this morning – hes continuing south by bike (in the end, that is what we came here to do), and I will spend another night here hoping to get well – plan

With my cough not getting better – I self diagnosed myself as having an acute case of Bronchitis (something I have at least once a year anyway, so I know the symptoms), we decided to spend a day in Vinh

Feeling not really all that fit, but knowing we only had a short (15km) trip to the bus station and then into the bus to rest for a few hours, we headed off into the city. Finding the bus station

I woke up with a slight cough this morning, and it was misty and slightly drizzely out. It was tough leaving the peacefullness and freindliness of the Green Peace Gardens – I could have stayed a few days there yet…

The day was in general uneventful – we ended up on some very local roads -massive potholes and slow going – all to avoid the major Highway 1 (Ho Chi Minh Highway).  Approaching our destination, we were confronted with a