VietNamNet Bridge –Jonathan Garber, an American tourist, spent 10 days exploring Vietnam with his friends. This was part of his journey around Southeast Asia that began in 2008, after he finished his studies in China. Below is Garber’s experience through pictures.




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The trip started from Hanoi at 7am to the northwest region. This was also the first time he traveled by motorcycle. In the picture from the left: John, Scott, Jonathan, Ronnie, Steve and their guide.

 
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The views were breathtaking when we finally hit the open road. There was lush, green vegetation as far as the eye could see.

 
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Vietnam's famous rice fields came into view. It was common to see workers in the fields for most of the trip.

Aside from the rice fields there were other spectacular views.

 
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One of the things that Garber noticed almost immediately was just how narrow the roads were. There was very little room for error, especially if a truck was coming around the bend.

 
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The group came across a river that proved difficult to navigate, so they loaded our bikes onto a boat and ferried across.

 
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They saw this bridge. Luckily they didn't have to ride their bikes across it.

 
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Riding through roads that were washed out by water and mud.

 
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Since it was August in Vietnam it was rainy season, and that meant a storm could creep up at any time.

 
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The heavy rains usually didn't last long, but created more difficult conditions.

 
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Children riding water buffalo.

 
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A few times a day they would stop for Vietnamese coffee and other beverages to get some rest and fuel up.

 
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A few nights they stayed in tribal villages.

 
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A traditional Vietnamese meal consists of pork, spring rolls, and veggies. Sometimes, there is chicken too.




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