High in the mountains, Dalat has always been a popular destination for the wealthy when the hot season takes hold at lower altitude. Reputedly it was never attacked in the war because
senior figures in both North and South had holiday homes there
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Three views of our guest house and garden

A selection of the colonial buildings on a ridge south of the
lake

Looking south away from Dalat

Looking north over the lake

Railway station

Interesting house!
Dalat Gardens

Spectacular orchids

View from the back of the gardens

Topiary is popular all over the parts of Asia we travelled

Vietnamese linemen

College bookstore

Outside the college

The dam that maintains the lake

Catholic church

Road to the market

Coffee stall

Tim at a vegetarian food stall. Local recipes made with a range
of soy fake meats

Keeping the seafood fresh

Family transport

Extensive range of shelled food at a street stall