First-time solo backpacking trip –travel from the South to Center of Vietnam (part 2)
Being a solo backpacker for the first time –backpacking from the South to Center of Vietnam (Saigon- Nha Trang- Quang Ngai) (Part 2)
Day No2(03/06/2014): Goodbye Nha Trang
I said goodbye to Nha Trang in cold and windy weather and in deep regret. At 4am, the street was deserted. There were some people cycling on slopes
When I reached National Route, I saw a lot of coaches moving. Roads were heavily degraded with so many potholes. However, it is now upgraded and reconstructed.
The sun began to rise from faraway mountain and cast its lights into shrimps pond, making a picturesque view. I was excited to experience new things of a new day.
I stopped by a coffee shop located near Ca pass and had something to eat. Then I took a short snap to prepare for conquering the pass. One of the most important thing when conquering the pass was to keep your mind sharp to handle unexpected problems.
You should pay great attention to driving when crossing Ca pass as it is very dangerous.
Seeing that this area was the most beautiful place of the pass, I stopped. Here, I could get the whole view of blue sky and clouds hovering above island.
There were green paddy fields along the road leading to Tuy Hoa. It was so easy to exceed the speed limit but you should be careful as police usually stand along the road.
Then I filled my motorbike up. Thinking that there was something wrong with my motorbike, I went to a nearby garage to have it checked. My advice for you is that you should examine your vehicle thoroughly before your journey
At first the welder charged me 800 thousand dong but I told him that I did not have that much money. Eventually, he agreed the price of 50 thousand dong.
The owner of the coffee shop told me “ there are several coffee shops in the pass. Some men were enticed by beautiful and young girls. Then their luggage were stolen”. She warned me to be aware in order not to fall into the trap.
I still remember when I traveled to Dalat. I wore gloves to cover all part of my hands except for my wrists. After 3 days, the wrists got tanned. You should tie your wrist with tissue to avoid tanning.
If you drive over the speed of 40 kilometers per hour, you will be captured by traffic police on the roads near Tuy Phuoc. If you see a road sign leading to Quy Nhon and Da Nang, remember to slow down. Do not drive over the
When I went out of this filling station I saw two police. I told myself that I was going to be captured for exceeding the speed limit.
Nhong pass- Binh Dinh
When I arrived at Duc Pho town in Quang Ngai, I drove at the speed of 80 kilometers per hour. I came across two police driving the opposite direction. I was afraid then. Luckily, they just looked away and I was not captured.
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