Ha Long to Cat Ba

January 20, 2018

If there are no motorcycles, you made a wrong turn

This morning I discovered that I already broke a spoke. Fortunately it wasn't on the I cassette side of the rear wheel. I asked around until I found a guy (who new a guy) with spare spokes. His spokes were too long, but he expertly cut it shorter and bent it before installing it. It won't last, so I Googled for a proper cycling shop.

I followed a route based on OSM. But it there was almost no traffic on it. Eventually it terminated in a construction site. So I turned around and followed the busy roads.

There are many construction projects in Ha Long, including this road project.

The bridge on the left goes to Ha Long. On the right is a cable car.

This seaplane came out of the water for a wash.

One of my fellow passengers on the ferry had a live pig on his motorcycle

This karst has a small cave. My bicycle is also in the photo.

The ferry route crosses a busy shipping lane

It turns out Google was wrong about the shop. But I was still glad I went on the journey. From the marine parade, I could see a some impressive karsts in the bay.

Then I cycled to Tuan Chau and took the ferry to Cat Ba Island. After another 23 km in the saddle, I was in Cat Ba town. My hotel is right on the marine parade and cost only 8 dollar.

Today's ride: 80 km (50 miles)
Total: 282 km (175 miles)

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