man this country is full of dust

Hue is a lot nicer than Hanoi, but the dust and pollution can be just as bad. I rented a bike today and took a short trip a few kms out of town to a covered bridge out past the rice paddies. Lonely Planet's directions weren't too trusty and I got myself wandering around the countryside for a bit. Still, I knew the general way back and it was pleasant enough, but getting there wasn't too relaxing. I think I choked back enough dust and smoke to give up smoking for a few weeks. Will be leaving town tomorrow for Hoi An, a much smaller (75,000) town.