Category Archives: SE Asia 2011

Day 8 Nha Trang, originally uploaded by Big Al!.

A rest day after the big ride yesterday. Blisteringly hot, blue skies. A boat ride out to the islands, for swimming, snorkeling, and lunch on the boat. A walk around the Buddhist temple, where the 93 year old head monk gives me a good luck charm and a younger monk laughs and says I look like a monk too, because I have a bald head…

Day 7 Nha Trang, originally uploaded by Big Al!.

63 miles of cycling today, including some long climbs, thankfully cooler up in the mountains, a long fast descent that was great fun, then a real soaking over the last 15 miles through the rain, which is so warm it’s like cycling in the shower. At the end, Nha Trang, a mix of chaotic city with half a million lunatics on mopeds, and idyllic beach resort with 5 star hotels. Dark by the time we arrive at 6, so looking forward to seeing the white sands and turquoise waters tomorrow, but for tonight the restaurants and bars beckon.