Went to the big floating pavalova for brekkie. Basically a hotel style buffet but the food was of pretty good standard. Sue wasn't well so Daniel and Steve set out to explore the citadel. It was pouring rain (the first since being in Hue) and so a cab was the best way to go. As luck would have it, we stepped out of the cab right next to the cyclo driver from the day before. He recognised Steve and greeted him cheerfully, obviously keen to make another sale with the overspending tourists.

We agreed that we'd walk across to the museum to take some photo's before any bike rides. There were various "captured" military heavy armour on display. The plaque said they were "captured from the imperialist Americans in 1975" but we suspect they may have just been left behind as the US pulled out. Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.

It was pelting down by now and difficult to take photos. Daniel set out on a cyclo ride with the camera while Steve walked over to the citadel and waited for them. They finally turned up and we took some photos together.

Daniel & Steve explored the other areas of the citadel that were missed last time and found some amazing structures, some original, some that had been restored and some that were in ruins. It would have been an amazing place when it was originally built.

Our driver was there to pick us up an hour early which apparently is a little uncommon over here. We loaded up and set off with the rain coming and going. Sue needed a toilet stop and the driver indicated we should make a purchase at the servo for the use of their toilets. The rain was torrential and Sue made a mad dash while Steve looked for something to purchase. The attendants indicated we should buy some Oreos for what Steve though was 15,000 dong. They actually meant 50,000 - approx $2.50. The driver nearly had a fit when we told him how much they had charged us.

We commenetd that in all the travels we'd done and all the crazy traffic we'd seen, we'd never seen a serious accident. Spoke too soon - we passed a truck that had colided with something and was pretty mashed up at the front. Didn't look like there were any injuries. We suspect that the traffic in vietnam in the future will get much, much worse if people start to buy cars instead of motorbikes.

We made it to Danang airport with plenty of time to spare. This place has some significant history as one of the primary army bases during the war. You can still see the American hangers across the other side of the airport. Domestic flights are so cheap that we splurged and booked business class seats which also entitled us to use the lounge. Steve commented that we shouldn't have any screaming kids next to us in business class. Not long after a family with a toddler came into the lounge. So much for that theory.

All the food and drink in the lounge was complimentary. We spotted this funny little can of drink in the fridge called a very appealing "white fungus drink". According to the label , apparently it is very nutritious. BARF!

As it turns out though, we were the only ones flying business class and had the whole front of the plane to ourselves so no screaming kids this time. It was funny to be setup with a mini table cloth and petite little sandwiches. The leg room was awesome and being in front of the engines is much quieter too.

Our accommodation was a little more modest than our last stay in Saigon but still very comforable. Sue is gnashing her teeth at not being able to get just a glass of wine without buying the whole bottle. Had it too good back home.

We're all a bit tired as the last 2 weeks adventures have caught up. Looking forward to getting home now.