Day 24: Ninh Binh to Hue

As I’d done a sleeper train earlier I decided to do a day train and see the countryside roll by this time. 
The alternative was the sleeper bus which I’ve heard has short beds and is very uncomfortable. This is massively upsold by hotels and travel agents as there’s a commission which for some reason is furtive – eg see here the travel agent (on left) getting his commission 

The dining car 

And, given I didn’t fancy anything on the menu, the alternative:

Some views 

And what not to stand on when looking out of the window :

For more on organising train travel in Vietnam look at the amazing Seat 61 website – http://www.seat61.com/Vietnam.htm