Day 167 (Thu 21 Dec) - Hue

Pulled into Hue at about 8am. The area we wanted to stay in did not look too far so decided to walk it.

Quite a bright day, although a little damp, as had been raining during the night.

About halfway to town we were pestered so much by a tout that we gave in and went to look at his hotel called Phong Nhae. Looks okay for 7 bucks a night and in the right area so we checked in.

Dumped our gear and had a breather then wandered out to find some food. Found a good place called the Mandarin Cafe.

As we walked round we discovered what Santa does with bottles of beer left over from the previous Christmas.

Hue has a really nice airy feel to it. Wide open avenues contribute to that! Had lunch at the Mandarin cafe and then went for a walk round the outer parts of the Citadel situated across the river.

Very peaceful walking round the the back streets of Hue. Saw a shop selling incense sticks by the million!

Walked back to the hotel and had a rest before going to the Thu Wheels cafe opposite our hotel. Whilst there we met Michael and Ute, the German couple we first met in Halong Bay.

We ended up drinking loads of beers and wine. Very good night.

We were pretty hungry by the end of the night so Jo and I decided to just go to the curry house two doors up. Although we ordered three types of curry they all appeared to have been cooked in the same sauce!