Hi Digby, I am back in Switzerland since last Friday. After unpacking all my stuff, doing the laundry etc, I now have time to re-think the whole trip in Vietnam.
The HCM Trail was one of the best parts of my 4 weeks in Vietnam, I think especially the fact that I was able to visit the backcountry, where usually no tourist ventures was amazing.
Further, I loved the “bad” roads, with the landslides and all. This was a good opportunity to get to know Vietnam.
In one sentence: An excellent adventure off the beaten track!