With a return the to hotel to jump aboard our trusty steeds, we ride out through the streets of Hue and onwards to lesser known country back roads that link us up onto the Legendary Ho Chi Minh trail following the Da Krong river, impressive sweeping bends with massive views across the valley and surrounding hillside villages.Who are all these friendly people waving at? That would be you.
The welcoming smiles and waves all the way through this great land is a very warming experience. It is hard to imagine this whole region was once at war. l cannot help but have the cold chisel song Khe Sanh playing through my mind!                 

We arrive at Aluoi for a great local lunch and coffee. Then onwards on this spectacular twisty road which offers a great insight of what’s ahead. As we roll into Khe Sanh with a visit “Ta Con Air Base" today, home to a small museum filled with historical pictures, a chilling reminder of what occurred here. There are maps, weapons on display, additionally old aircraft remains including a complete C130 Hercules, Chinook Helicopter and old fighter jet wreckage surround the old airstrip. We ride across to the huge Khe Sanh Victory monument erected by the Vietnamese government which lays tribute to the people who fought in the battle of welcome to Khe Sanh.