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by traffic fumes. The rough paths that
once lead to villas through the hills
have been replaced with asphalt; the
clip-clop sound of the horse and cart is
absent too, in its place the rev of motor-
bikes. A bit of sadness rises in my heart.
Where is my nostalgic Dalat?
Luckily, I find it does remain, at
least in part. Dalat is still the destination
of choice for honeymooners. Smiling
young couples still drift across Xuan
Huong Lake in paddleboats shaped like
giant swans, while brides in flowing
white dresses clamber atop ponies and
pose for photos. Romance is alive in
the city’s flower gardens too, including
the amazing orchid and daisy garden,
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The view from Edensee resort
Looking over Ana Mandara