Dalat - the flower capital

Trip Start Nov 01, 2007
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Trip End Jun 28, 2008


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Friday, December 14, 2007

Arrived yesterday on another little bus from Buon Ma Thuot. Dalat is much much prettier than I anticipated, and we have arrived at a perfect time. The International Flower Festival starts tomorrow, so the town is really buzzing. Sadly, it means that the accommodation is really limited and we are paying way over the odds, but never mind.

Today we walked to the Crazy House - does just what it says on the tin. Designed by Ms. Nga (daughter of the former President) it is a crazy kaleidoscope of nuttyness. Part Gaudi, part bad dream, its a very unusual place to visit (or stay at if you wish). Then this afternoon we went on the Cap Treo cable car, which gives beautiful views of the city and surrounding countryside.

Tomorrow we have dedicated to checking out the Festival, and then Lord help me, I have let Malcolm talk me into riding mountain bikes south to Mui Ne. Which just happens to be 120kms away. Ha Ha Ha. My only saving grace is, there will be a van following us, and I can catch a ride whenever I need to. I think that the driver and I will be old friends by the end of the trip!

All our love,
K & M
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goodwill
goodwill on Dec 14, 2007 at 10:19PM

More Snow
I am glad to hear from you again. Enjoy the flowers because they wouldn't be found here. It is still snowing a little each day and we are expecting another blast of the white stuff Sunday afternoon and night. Watch out for those weally Big Snakes you two.
Love , Momma & John

adriennee
adriennee on Dec 16, 2007 at 08:23AM

exciting
Oh.... you make it sound so exciting and colourful!! Thank you. Its wonderful to follow you on all your journeys. I can almost see and smell it. Loved the description of the dogs, snake, elephant, scooters and well, everything! Our Malx needs to be a primary school teacher...I'll volunteer to be his classroom assistant. Karyn can tour the country giving delightful talks on travel adventures. Your p. c. has arrived. You both look very fetching.Og and Mands arrive Thurs and Dinx on 24th until the new year.We've booked the ceileidh at the Glassell hall again for boxing night with Elaine's crowd so will be thinking of you. Fiona's is working for xmas and in Ireland for Hogmany. Wish I could be there with you too!! Take care and love and miss you both. Mum xxx ooo

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