Vietnam has been gripped by football fever. The country's under twenty-three soccer team made it to the AFC final yesterday and so we joined everyone else in watching them lose a tight game to Uzbekistan. Despite the loss, the celebrations in Quy Nhon continued well into the night. I managed some fitful sleep but Adam is suffering today. He's eaten something funny too so we've been sticking to a bland diet today in hopes that whatever ails him passes soon.
We got our second required oil change completed in Quy Nhon yesterday where the mechanic very kindly fashioned a temporary but perfectly serviceable footpeg for me out of a scooter passenger peg. My footpeg was a casualty of the epic day and Adam has been riding my bike since, coping with the little nubbin until something could be done. I'm back on the older bike now, with its squeaky rear brake and clunky suspension. I wasn't very lucky on that draw when we collected the bikes!
Between rainshowers yesterday afternoon, we took a stroll down the beach in Quy Nhon. We'll be leaving the coast for good soon and wanted to soak in some final sea breezes. Otherwise, we spent a relaxing day reading (me) and catching up on Dakar Rally news (Adam).
Our destination today was Tuy Hoa but upon arriving there shortly after one under sunny skies, we decided to push on for Nha Trang. We weren't particularly keen on seeing the city itself, but it makes a handy jumping off point for the trip into Dalat tomorrow. Nha Trang is awash with western franchises including KFC and Pizza Hut but we found some fried rice for dinner, and a great bakery so we're set for breakfast tomorrow.