My last day in China I spent cycling through 50 miles of dirt road in the rain. I freakin loved it! Like a wee kid with rubber boots on finding a huge ass mud puddle. I am now just over the border in Mong Cai, the most North Eastern town in Vietnam. It is appreciably different from China and despite what the Lonely Planet says about the place, I like it! It is relaxed, the amenities are good and the weather is cool. I've stayed for a while because it is to my liking. Tomorrow (or not!) I head to Ha Long and then to Ha Noi. I am relaxed and in no hurry.
And I always say, man if I find a good place to hang out ...Just hang out!