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I always jump at every chance for an adventure. The past two weeks have been an adventure too but I think now it may get a little tougher as I enter into North Vietnam. Already I have noticed the peoples attitudes changing in respects to Americans. I am also having problems getting Facebook due to the fact that I am so close to China and the Chinese government blocks Facebook. It will only get worse as I get closer to the Chinese border.
It will also be getting colder as I go north and get into the higher elevations. I decided to start my New Year on China Beach and see the sights for the day before beginning the next phase- North Vietnam.
There is no mistaking that I am Asia when you look at all the architecture.
On the Son Tra Peninsula in DaNang stands a 67 meter statue of
the Bodhisattva of Mercy. The statue construction has been recognized as
the highest Bodhisattva of Mercy statue nationwide. It is 17 meters in
diameter and has 17 floors. Each floor worships a different Buddha. The
17th floor has a flight of stairs leading to the statue’s head. It was
completed in August 2010. If you look closely you can see men hanging from ropes as they are putting another coat of paint on it.
They have 17 of these hand carved marble statues there. This was my favorite. To me it says " Anger awaits if you keep poking the tiger."
This glass covered statue sits on Son Tra Peninsula with the view in the background of DeNang.
I love the view through this archway.
The stair rails are the best. I seen many sets of stairs with dragons for railing.
This the the north side of the Son Tra Peninsula. It has several private resorts with their own private beach for 100 dollars and up a night. Now this my sound dirt cheap to you but the hotel that I am staying at just blocks from the beach is $12.50 a night for a single room.
Resting at the harbor after a long day sight seeing and a feast on some fresh seafood. Wondering what the meal looked like? Just watch this video.
This is just one day in a 3 month Asian adventure. Make sure to read about the entire adventure in my next up coming book coming out this Summer.
And as always, I'll be taking the road less traveled!
Love , love, love seeing all the pics and video's! What a great way to see places, that I can't get to myself, and you go to remote area's that really show the country and the reality of it all. I so appreciate it Bean're, and you're having FUN! woot woot! Can't beat that!!
ReplyDeleteGreat pix! I can hardly wait for the next book :) The fresh seafood looked scrumptious!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adventure,and its only just begun!!! Be safe out there my friend!
ReplyDeleteThanks Bean're for the video! It was a real pick me up on this day. LH&R
ReplyDeleteThanks Bean're. The video made my day! LH&R
ReplyDeleteHope to see you at the Wharf Rat Rally this summer.. and I'll get my book then if you have them available... Travel safe and keep the stories, pics and videos coming :)
ReplyDeleteThis place looks awesome. What an adventure. Love it. Thanks for sharing. It's a beautiful thing
ReplyDeleteIf you're really worried about people's attitude change with respect to Americans as you go further north, you can start with stop calling "China Beach" because it's a insult to Vietnamese and spell Da Nang right. Other than that, thanks for the wonderful pics and video. Hope the rest of your trip safe and fun!
ReplyDeleteYou should probably direct your China Beach comments to all the map made that have named the stretch of beach along the China Sea, " China Beach." As for my spelling, I am sorry for any and all mistakes that I didn't catch with spell checker. Fortunately I have not ran into one single Vietnamese my entire trip that has held it against me.
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