There was a bit of nudge via text message to get me to arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time, but otherwise everything went well. The driver even dropped me off at my hotel. Of course, the driver drives like a maniac, especially overtaking without visibility, but hey, that's Vietnam for you.

The car runs smoothly, you guys should wait at Kim Anh intersection, near the signboard of Phu Tho gymnasium, or call a taxi to take you to the waiting area for the bus to get to CB and we'll know right away. There is a stop to eat delicious meat porridge. Friendly and enthusiastic staff 10 points