We woke up this morning and the first thing we did was take a nice cyclo ride around Hue. We stopped at a market where we had a bit of time to shop and bargain heaps !! After the market, we went to the local supermarket and bought out dinner for the train ride happening tonight. After that, we walked back to our hotel and we packed our bags ready for our big train ride! When we got to the station, we had to wait about an hour and a half but we got through it by singing songs and playing card games.
We got onto the train at 4.00pm and each went to our own, four person cabins where the fun began! Looking around the other classes we felt privileged to be in first class as the others included 6 bunks per room or, in third class, just seats. Some of the activities before bed included cards, ukulele playing, chatting and running up and down the corridors door dashing. We had a “gourmet” dinner, the groups picking things such as tuna sandwiches, Nutella on bread and cereal. While enduring a bit of a bumpy ride it might be a challenge to sleep tonight and with a 4.30 am start tomorrow, an early night is needed. The day was quite relaxing which provided a chance for us to rest before hitting the busy city of Hanoi. We are so excited for our next destination and all the adventures that await there. We are unable to believe that we are nearly at the end of this incredible journey.
Chloe, Steph, Lauren & Emma
Photos: settling in to the cabins on the Reunification train (+ some ‘gourmet’ food).
