Easy Ride

Early morning in Huế and already the vibrating heat on the asphalt: Departure! Engine rumbling. Road dust. Light glinting on the paint.

The city is slowly disappearing; there are: jungle greens, winding roads, and still honking.

Stop at the waterfall: rock pools, dragonfly flights, stone slides. Refreshment amidst frying smells and children's laughter. Drops on skin that cool a little.

Continuing towards the coastal air, first sight of the sea: Lăng Cô. Wave hopping, wide views, softness, then grilled seafood on plastic plates, salty scents. Blue instead of green.

Playing with curves over the Hai-Van Pass. Engine rumbling beneath me and panorama in front. A few wisps of clouds, view and silence for a few seconds above. Shadows cast on slopes.

Departure to Đà Nẵng. A glance to the side - the sea is still there. Additionally, waves of concrete and noise. Keep the phone firmly in hand while crossing the Dragon Bridge. Pause with salty coffee. My heart honks along a bit.

And then lanterns everywhere. Bright during the day and shimmering at night. Crowds of people on the bridge over the river, a brief acclimatization to the magic of the city and then: Hello Hội An, how beautiful you are?