Hue

In between our train rides, we spent a day in Hue, which was the original capital of Vietnam. Here, we ended up hiring motorbike drivers to take us on a tour of the area, where we saw the citadel, the Imperial Enclosure, two tombs of former leaders (quite extensive), and a very remote monastery. This was definitely one of the highlights of the trip. Some apprentice monks learn chanting
monks play volleyball at this remote, countryside monastery
here we are at the Citadel walls, the original capital
Here's the restaurant where we had lunch. On the menu? Various Vietnamese dishes and motorbike rides. We decided to rent them from this place.
motorbike riding through the country. It was absolutely beautiful