Arriving at the bus stop I decided to splurge when a motorbike driver offered me a ride to Family Hostel for 1.50usd instead of walking the 2 kilometers. I immediately felt the beauty of this small city in the mountains as we drove around the giant lake that centers Da Lat.
It was family meal time when I arrived. More than 20 guests sat around massive pots full of food on the floor. The smell of homemade food cooked by Mama and the rumble of travelers sharing stories overwhelmed my senses as Mama slapped a bowl and some chopsticks in my hand and said hello! Followed by a bunch of vietnamese. The two girls that worked there joked and played and I settled into the atmosphere.
(making friends and drinking a local hot drink made from taro)
(Mama and I)
Canyoning!
Consisted of a full day of repelling down cliffs and waterfalls, sliding down waterfalls, jumping 11 meters into the water, and beautiful hiking ghrough the jungle and river.
Hiking to the top of Lang Biang
We got stopped by the locals to help them drink a giant jug of rice whine that they had already made it half way through. We almost didn't leave but we decided we would never make it to the top if we kept drinking.
We got stopped by the locals to help them drink a giant jug of rice whine that they had already made it half way through. We almost didn't leave but we decided we would never make it to the top if we kept drinking.
Day trip to the elephant waterfall!
I got a flat tire right in front of a mechanic. It took them 5 minutes to patch it up and only 1USD. The waterfall was beautiful with lots of fun climbing at the bottom.
Rock climbing! Although I was sick all day I still had a ton of fun climbing the cliffs along the river.
Rock climbing! Although I was sick all day I still had a ton of fun climbing the cliffs along the river.
The crazy house was worth checking out. A giant house with a wacky design that would only be seen in Wonderland.
Bicycle up was my favorite cafe here where I would eat, drink smithies or coffee, and write regularly
(Vietnamese sandwhiches for 10,000 dong/50 cents mmm)
Da Lat has many activities and a very nice atmosphere. Everyone returns your smiles and there are no beggars or hagglers to harass you. The night market is huge and you can find lots of different foods and goods. The night scene is pretty small with most places closing by 11pm.
After spending 10 days in Da Lat I'm off on the night bus to Hue!
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