the tracks. The simplicity was beauti-
ful as they moved around using their
chin and body to drive the propelling
lever. The process was fascinating.
While the older people made do
with their lot, going about business
like life was good ... is good! It was
during these periods of reflection
that we experienced the energy from
the local kids.
Every chance they had to get a
high five or even a wave hello was
taken, it was so reviving. Many would
even run beside us, their laughter fill-
ing the air as they got close. A simple
thumbs up enough to bring joy and
excitement to both child and rider.
Nearing the end of the ride we
stopped at a café and were given
an option before eventually finish-
ing where we had started; to take a
paved or unpaved road. Considering
what we’d rid-
den throughout
the day I knew
unpaved was the
road to take and
Dave agreed. We
made our way
down the last
dirt road for the
day and made
it back to the
garage in one
piece.
Greeted
by
the company's
owner we shared
a
well-earned
drink with our guides. While chatting
we were told that our ride back into
town would be on an old retro style
bike and side car. The ride back was
slow, yet a lot of fun.
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A great way to end our ‘adventure’.
An adventure that started with fear,
replaced with a myriad of emotions,
and ended with great delight. I guess
that’s Vietnam ... VP