Today is a multi mode of transportation day. We woke up to a wonderful 55 degrees in beautiful Dalat. We cycled from the hotel around the lake and up into the hills. There were pine trees and acres of greenhouses growing strawberries, flowers and all kinds of vegetables.
After 8 miles, we stopped at a pagoda. The pagoda was beautiful. What we have learned about this religion practiced by 20% of the people is fascinating.
After the pagoda visit, we cycled another 20 miles through the shade covered undulating terrain. The traffic was light and it was a treat. The first ride of the day ended at 27 miles and nearly 2000' of ascent (and about the same amount of decent).
After an hour bus ride, we got on the bikes again for a 20 mile, 3000' decent through a national park. Julie described it as perhaps her best ride ever. You hardly had to pedal at all
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After a nice lunch, we rode on the bus for 2 1/2 Hours to the sea and caught a 15 minute boat ride to an ocean resort. It is very remote. We are here for 2 nights and have a day off cycling tomorrow. We ended up in a very remote island resort that reminds me of Gilligan's Island.
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| Da Lat from across the lake |
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| Greenhouses near Da Lat |
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| Buddhist Pagoda |
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| More Pagoda Pictures |
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| A couple of godesses at the Pagoda |
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| We rode our bike down this valley |
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| Julie speeding down the mountain |
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Our lodging for the next two nights, there are bungalows
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It looks like a fantastic trip. Love the picture of the valley that you cycled down.
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