Hai Van Pass

 

Hue to Hoi An

Time to leave Hue. Our next journey was to Hoi A via the Hai Van Pass, which Top Gear declared as one of the worlds best coastal routes during their 2008 road tour through Vietnam. The coastal road runs along the South China Sea and rises to 500m above sea level, dividing Hue and De Nang. A tropical area which was covered in mist as we drove over it. The pass is a steep winding road which was scattered with rocks that had slid down the hillside. There appears to be a constant battle to keep the road clear and safe. Our journey took about 3 hours, with a stop at the highest point for coffee. 

De Nang and Hoi An are joined together and are growing beach resort towns. The largest luxury hotel chains are either present or under construction. Investment is flowing in. Change and development is underway. Our hotel for the next four nights is the Palm beach resort in Hoi An. A nice resort on the beach with golden sand.

  Congratulations to the England Cricket team for winning the T20 World Cup. Sad as it may seem we ignored the swimming pool and sat infront of an Ipad watching the game. We did try to find a television showing the game, but cricket has not made an impact in Vietnam yet. Football and the Premier League is very different. We are often asked where we are from, when we respond England, the first question is what team we support. No surpises that Man City and Liverpool are the two most supported teams over here. To be kind, they often declare West Ham to be their second team.  

Good night Vietnam.