Back to nature last night as rustling creatures were above us through the night. It is a good job we are now well hardened to such noises. Could have being lizards or rats or a whole number of other things. The hut we are staying in is new, basic and open to anything that may wish to enter. It also has an outside bathroom which is bizarre as Matt found out while he sat on the toilet this morning in the baking sun. We have to apologise for calling the water murky...

The much anticipated Hai Van pass motorbike tour from Hoi An to Hue started this morning but we were anxious. A lot of bad stories circulate between backpackers over the quality of the riders and tours. Our 'Easy Riders' were recommended by Han our cooking teaching last night. Over breakfast our riders arrived, Mr Quyen and Mr Luc. Mr Quyen introduced himself and began telling stories of his work in the army during the U.S. War. From his black boots to his stur...