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« on: January 07, 2010, 09:23:38 PM » |
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Hi Everyone,
Just saying a quick hello from Vietnam. I've just pillioned my wife through 8 gruelling days in the mountains of the northwest of Hanoi on a 125cc Yamaha trail bike. Lots of hills, lots of gear changes and cramping clutch hand from 1000's of gear changes.
The homestays and families running them have been amazing. The food and riding is an amazing brain f%ck. We were that deep in the mountains that we felt like the only tourists in the whole of Vietnam for just about the enitre ride.
We have also done a cruise through Halong bay for the last few days and now learning how to cook some local food today before we jet back to Syd tomorrow.
I'll put some pics up once I get back home.
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« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2010, 09:40:41 PM » |
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Sounds like like a bloody cool holiday! Looking forward to the pics  |
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« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2010, 12:58:44 AM » |
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« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2010, 01:10:11 AM » |
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So did you make it to the floating bar in Halong Bay before the 8 days had elapsed?
Did D'arcy make it?
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« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2010, 01:41:34 AM » |
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I've just pillioned my wife through 8 gruelling days in the mountains of the northwest of Hanoi on a 125cc Yamaha trail bike. Lots of hills, lots of gear changes and cramping clutch hand from 1000's of gear changes.
Oh my goodness. Was it a TTR125? Because if it was, you are a legend. I've got one of those things and the maximum speed on mine is about 80kms an hour. HOW FRUSTRATING. And you pillioned your wife?  And don't you love it when you go to change up a gear and you find that there aren't any gears left?  That is awesome!!!!!!!! You are awesome!!!!!!!! Kaz |
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« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2010, 02:39:13 PM » |
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Sounds like a fantastic holiday. Might only have beenbetter if your wife actually rode her own bike  Looking forward to the picts |
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« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2010, 08:04:58 PM » |
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Brett that sounds amazing!
I'll bring the bok choy and Oyster Sauce.
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« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2010, 02:30:40 PM » |
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« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2010, 02:36:17 PM » |
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Is this where you ride a bike wearing a bikini? As I can't see photobucket from here I have to entertain myself in other ways ... sorry. |
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« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2010, 02:40:46 PM » |
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Is this where you ride a bike wearing a bikini?
As I can't see photobucket from here I have to entertain myself in other ways ... sorry.
Fixed you picky bastard  |
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« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2010, 02:47:00 PM » |
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Brilliant pics Brett. |
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« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2010, 03:44:36 PM » |
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Thanks for sharing Brett. I take it Hanoi wasn't very good?
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« Reply #12 on: January 17, 2010, 04:00:22 PM » |
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« Reply #13 on: January 17, 2010, 04:03:42 PM » |
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Funny, I've just re-watched the top gear Vietnam episode.
That, coupled with your (awesome) pics, makes me want to start the planning on my own Vietnam 2 wheeled adventure.
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