vietnam bicycle tour update: Hoi An (cycling day 5)

We checked the weather forecast when we were in Nha Trang. The wind from north was not going to stop the next few days (if ever?). The natural decision was to take the train to Hue and bicycle the opposite direction. Monday from 7 am to 8.30 pm was thus spent on the train. Not quite the same as bicycling, but at least we were not stranded in Nha Trang. Nha Trang may be beachy but not really all that.

Plan of remaining trip changed to:
Hue - Lang Co: 60,6 km (yesterday)
Lang Co - Hoi An: 75 km (today)
Hoi An - Quang Ngai: 121,5 km
Quang Ngai - Sa Huynh: 64,5 km
Sa Huynh - Qui Nhon: 116,5 km
Qui Nhon - Tuy Hoa: 113 km

Yesterday and today have been wonderful. We reached Lang Co at noon yesterday, the weather was wonderful, the sea amazing with waves to play in. We felt totally ready to move on this morning. Han Van pass (10 km uphill) felt easy. Luckily our Lonely Planet bicycle guide is too old - there's no longer any reason to worry about heavy traffic as a tunnel has been opened. Only light traffic up, and a nice 10 km winding descent down.

Hoi An definitely seems very nice. We've been walking around, had the best strawberry Lassi's at Bo Bo's Cafe (you must try one if you ever come here), and we are already quite tired of silk/tailor-shops (we can hardly buy anything).

I might like to stay here another day, but I guess we will be on our way to Quang Ngai tomorrow. Long ride ahead.

Bicycle tour tip #2: do research on weather and wind conditions before travelling and planning your trip.