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Monday, June 13, 2011

Marble Mountains

Immeditately outside of Da Nang is a series of caves and temples on these Mountains of Marble. Beautiful sights to see if your into that kind of thing, which I am.















Da Nang

Da Nang is located in Central Vietnam. Its a sprawling progressing city. Unlike Singapore, it is safe to say its fairly dirty. Almost everyone riding motorbikes wears masks. Although, the people are really friendly and the food is safe to eat for the most part. Theres no high rises or megamalls. Lots of mom and pop shops and cafes. Its refreshing to not see a 7/11 or starbucks on every corner. Very few tourists, some of the locals will give you a double take and say hello to you. 

 Woman selling small shellfish

 Bagettes






 Wo..a Singpore restaurant. Its not bad either lah.



 Pho


 Eating some Banh Mi(Vietnamese sandwhich



My Son Cham Ruins

My Son (pronounced Mee Son) is a series of Ancient Hindu temple complexes. (about a 1/2 hr from Hoi An)
A tour bus from Hoi An costs approx. 5 USD then another 3-4USD for the entry ticket.













Hoi An

I've visited Hoi An a few times and its hard not to get sick of it. The Ancient town is grungy but charming. Lots of tourists, lots of souvenir shops, lots of cheap and some expensive hotels
The food: must try Cao Lau(handmade noodles) and white rose
For alot of the temples and places of interest you need to purchase tickets.









  The beaches are nice. 

 The Market






Japanese Bridge


Be sure to check out My' Son Cham ruins which is about a 1/2 hr from Hoi An.