Posting two days in a row = quite the achievement. The truth is I could not hop on tonight's overnight bus without sharing the latest photos. Today we went on another motorbike adventure because 1) there is nothing like flying on a motorbike and 2) it is really the only way to get around Vietnam as the majority of the "roads" are not large enough for cars.
Today's adventure was extra special as we sped along narrow concrete slabs through village alleys and the Hue countryside. It was a cross between a roller coaster and feeling like I was in a high speed chase with Jason Bourne. However, both our drivers took great care in buckling in our helmets pre-departure (which you can see an example in the pictures).
Although everything was glorious, a major highlight came at the last stop when an old woman showed us how to work the various contraptions used by Vietnamese farmers. My favorite was when she showed us a crib-like apparatus complete with plastic baby. After demonstrating how it could be used, she press the plastic baby's stomach and oh-my-word. Imagine the surprise when the baby started playing "I'm a Barbie Girl" by Aqua. Then to my great amusement, the old (perhaps 97 years) woman began to dance and jiggle around. You can also see pictures of her (sadly I did not capture her dancing on video but I sure wish I had).
More or less the pictures speak for themselves so please take a peek and enjoy!
PS I have been getting a few emails about the situation in Bangkok (and throughout Thailand), please don't worry -- the fanny pack tramp and I are keeping close tabs on the situation. Even though I am looking forward to purchasing fake designer goods and visiting the red light district, if things stay this way... we might just have to find an alternative place for a farewell adventure...
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