Category Archives: Hue

Vietnam day 23 – Hue

Posted on Sunday, 16 Nov 2008 by Hattie

Today the sun is out and the weather is glorious.  We have decided to leave Hue tomorrow for Hoi An three hours further south.  We want to get to Saigon by 21st if possible as Liz and Andy are leaving … Continue reading →

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Vietnam day 22 – Hue

Posted on Saturday, 15 Nov 2008 by Hattie

Rain, rain, rain and more rain!  We hire bikes today, adn despite what the weather may have in store  set off find the tomb of Emperor Tu Duc which is some 5km south of Hue.  It is not long before … Continue reading →

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Vietnam day 21 – Hue

Posted on Friday, 14 Nov 2008 by Hattie

Hue sits on the north and south banks of the rather romantically-named Perfume River.  This lovely, green and tranquil city was the capital of the Nguyen Emperors from 1802 to 1945.  A delicate mist hangs in the air imbuing the … Continue reading →

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Vietnam day 20 – Hue

Posted on Thursday, 13 Nov 2008 by Hattie

We arrive in Hue just after 8am.  It’s been an uncomfortable journey, to say the least.  The bus is kitted out with bunk beds in three rows down the length of he bus and across the rear.  These beds aren’t … Continue reading →

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