Day 7-8 HUEppy Xmas

Checked into hue hotel and within an hour or so we joined the 2nd part of a tour group, seeing some of the tombs around Hue. Vietnam has had a few wars in the 1900's and throughout the tours there is a recurring theme in regards to how many historic buildings of Vietnam have been lost due to this. Many are being rebuilt but not quite the same as having the original. Apart from that the tour had 2 English girls whinging about the $5 entry fee to see 3 tombs. (it didn't bug me if the tourguide was skimming). Once the tour finished went for a swim, had some cocktails in the skybar and booked in for Xmas eve dinner, complete with Asian Santa and Xmas carollers.
Woke up Xmas day with small hangover and started part1 of the tour. Enjoyed seeing the hue citadel the most. Walking back to the hotel I got a little carried away and purchased a couple of pairs of ray ban sunnies (they are real right?)
Walked round hue for a while and then we both went to have a 1 hour massage - hot rock. A bargain for $12.
Went for an arvo swim where I think I left an oil slick in the pool from the massage and rounded Xmas day out with a bucket load of beers at British backpackers pub. U could tell it was British not Aussie by the lack of Aussie music and the Human league, Bowie, Pulp, New order, Sting, Eurythmics .... And the list goes on. But they did have coopers pale ale for sale (but at about $4, which was 4 times the price of regular beer I avoided it). Found hue to be a very easy enjoyable city to visit.
Boxing day bus to hoi an has been booked. Hope Aussies win the cricket


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Location:Hue