Off I Go

Just under a week with my sister, Kate, and brother, Simon, at my sisters house in Huddersfield.

I forgot my wallet with bank card and other cards left in Glasgow. I was in a bit of panic for the time away but luckily found when back in Glasgow. 

I packed my bike and have weighed it and 20.75kgs doesn’t sound too bad. But there is a chance I will drop that by a bit just to get it below 20kgs, dry weight.

I got a sim at the airport about £13 for 2 weeks unlimited data, he said he would extend it for 4 weeks at the same price but i doubt he has done this. I’ll probably be stranded close to the border with Laos and no data. 😬

I messaged the hotel to be picked up. As I waited sat column 11 they sent me a message saying there was very loud karaoke at the hotel so they were taking me to another one. I booked the hotel to stay in a room like this

Unfortunately I got this

I presume its a con but they compensated with free transport and free breakfast.

I spent a good few days in Ha Noi a couple of years ago so I don’t really have a burning desire to go back into town. Maybe just a quiet meal tonight close to the hotel.

I always go out with terrible trepidation to search out my first meal.  But today I walked up the street and was waved into the restaurant  y the owner, he pointed out the buffet. I was sold immediately. 

I was contemplating staying another night, I think not, exploring is the name of the game.