Morning drive to Da Nang beach before flying to Nha Trang. Future site of 5 Star Resorts.
Da Nang Beach scene.
Da Nang Streets.
Coastal scene, young Vietnamese enjoying the view. They're traveling by motorbike.
River headwaters in Nha Trang.
River scene in Nha Trang.
River scene in Nha Trang. Sun drying fish.
Sun drying fish.
Lunch is at the Dien Phu Village outside of Nha Trang City. Roaming chickens are a common sight.
Our lunch is served outdoors by the village leader's family. Now that's home cooking and it was goooood!
Village Leader, who once served with the South Vietnamese army assisting US medical officers.
A Kitchen
A Room.
The entrance
Wife and our chef for lunch.
A conversation with the village leader after lunch. Tuan translated for the group.
Dien Phu Village is known for its basket weaving.
Judith gives it a try.
Mary's smile is a magnet for kids.
These small baskets look very similar to the larger round basket boats.
Many of the workers are family members. They do the weaving unless they can find jobs outside.
The love of mother and child.
What a face! A homemade aquarium (Can you see the two fishes?)
Nha Trang, a coastal city that attracts a lot of vietnamese tourist. Trầm Hương tower in the distance.
This plaza along the beach attract locals through the night.
City Hall across the street.
Nha Trang is well known for its miles of beach and the friendliness of its people.
Boat trip to visit the fishing village on Mieu Island.
Mieu Fishing Village.
Remember it's a developing country.
Street market at Mieu Fishing Village
Street market at Mieu Fishing Village.
Life along the walkways.
An intimate Vietnam.
Mieu Village scenes of life.
On the waterfront. Round Basket boat are commonly used.
How about a ride?
You mean we don't get to paddle!
Life on the waterfront.
We get 4 hours of R & R on this island beach which caters to tourist.
It's perfect in the shade. There's a gentle breeze and the humidity is low.
Sara decides to get a foot massage.
The hamburger was just ok, not great.
Me enjoying the beach and water.