Saigon to Da Lat

After the shock of the traffic getting into Saigon it was good to have a rest day to catch our breath but nothing prepared us for the run to Da Lat. Three years ago this had been a busy road out but nothing to write home about...No, it is gridlock at all time of day. Trucks as far as the eye can see and motorbikes weaving their way in and out with alarming antics. How more don't have accidents is a mystery, It took us two hours to complete the first 50km. The early birds took about half the time while others took even longer. 

Once off the main road it was quieter but still busy most of the way to Da Lat, which is an old French hill station which was also neutral ground during the Vietnam War. The Da Lat Palace, where we stayed is a great piece of architecture in a wonderful setting overlooking the lake and further on, the golf course.