Da Lat

Cool weather...and rain....refreshing after a few days on the coast. Jumper weather even.

We caught a 5 hour bus up to Da Lat through the beautiful countryside. Saw a few rice fields, but mostly coffee farms. Didn't see much in the way of villages the whole way though which was surprising.

We immediately liked Da Lat. It's a picturesque town with a lot of character. Seems like a popular holiday spot for tourists and locals alike. We hired a motorbike to visit local waterfalls and a monastery via cable car.

We went out for a few drinks to the world's coolest bar "100 roofs". It is a six story maze like building built grotto style. It is easy to get lost. There are bars on multiple levels and many different alcoves to sit in.

Also went to the building that inspired it- the "Crazy House" was built by a local artist/architect. It frustrated uptight neighbours and town planners for decades. It was recently officially permitted by the authorities, and is now a big tourist drawcard. It is also still growing upwards...

We stayed at a great place called Tiny Tigers. Hosts Leo and Tiger were amazing. We had some amazing family style meals, lots of rice wine, and some karaoke with their 6 year old son Tintin.