Dalat, in the mountains, is
described as Vietnam’s alter ego, with its spring cold weather and
French-colonial architecture. The temperature was indeed very cool and it took
some getting used to! Dalat’s climate is conducive to growing plenty fruits and
vegetables, so walking around the colourful market was interesting – but watch
your step, many rats roam around!
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| Park in Dalat |
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| Fresh produce at the market |
Dalat wine is famous and served all over
Vietnam. The red wine is light and very affordable. Another item to buy in
Dalat is coffee. Vietnamese coffee is exported all over the world and ca phe chon is literally translated as weasel coffee. Coffee beans are fed to
weasels, then harvested from their droppings! The city’s major markets sell
this curious delicacy.
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| This bodum-like contraption is used to brew coffee right in front on your table - a long process. It is served with hot water to dilute, according to taste. |
Hang Nga Crazy House
Architecture lovers will enjoy
visiting the Crazy House, designed by Mrs Dang Viet Nga. It echoes the style of Antonio Gaudi and resembles an intricate mix of trees, grottos and other natural
habitats. There are strangely decorated 10 rooms scattered through a maze of
tunnels, bridges and ladders. It is even possible to book a room and spend a
few nights! Most visitors, however, choose a short visit and pay the small entrance fee to wander in this crazy building.
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| This reminded me of Gaudi "melting" looking buildings |
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| Wonderland castle |
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