Most Inspirational Moment
Experiencing the crazy world of Vietnamese travel - the scooters, mopeds and motorcycles, mixed in with the buses and trucks!; Seeing the beautiful scenery, the outlines of the hills of the central highlands on the skyline whilst cycling amongst the rice paddies; swimming in the warm Pacific ocean from a paradise sandy bay; tasting such fantastic and varied food; being made so welcome by all the people we met - especially the children and their calls of hello as we cycled past, "high-fiving" as we went!; 30km of downhill cycling, from hill top to river-side restaurant
Thoughts on Group Leader
Danh was simply the best! This was our sixth Exodus adventure, and all of our leaders have been superb, but Danh is a cut above in a field of excellence. His attentive dedication to his job and those in his care meant that we wanted for nothing, and with his wonderful support team of drivers and cycle mechanics backing him up, the whole trip went as smoothly as a well-oiled bike chain! His passion for, and love of his country shone through, and his encylopeadic knowledge of Vietnamese history and culture combined with his fantastic sense of humour and fun, meant there was never a dull moment!
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you only ever cycle to the shops, prepare yourself for a shock! Don't let this put you off, you should still do it, but you might want to put in some practice on some inclines (or undulating terrain, as we educated Danh to refer to it!). What is difficult to prepare for is the heat - which for most of our trip was in the high 20s and more often than not into the 30s. Cycling in the sauna should do it, but your sports centre might object!