http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Vietnam/South-Central-Coast/Da-Nang-/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Asia , Vietnam , South Central Coast , Da Nang en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:18:42 +0000 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:18:42 +0000 HolaPues s para los que creais que nuestro gafe con el tiempo se haba acabado que habamos dejado atrs aquellos tiempos en los que all donde ibamos llevamos el mal tiempo e incluso las catstrofes naturales...estabis muy equivocadosEn el pasado blog os decamos que nos disponamos a ir a hacia Ho Chi Minh Saign pero cual fue nuestra sorpresa que cuando llegamos al aeropuerto de http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Vietnam/South-Central-Coast/Da-Nang-/blog-441469.html After a horrible 19 hours coach journey from Laos to Vietnam in which I Nath had the start of a pretty bad flu we arrived in Danang.The flu fever we decided was probably due to the previous 2 days in the cold and rain on the boloven plateau exposed to the elements on motorbikes wearing shorts and a rain poncho.But being the careful people we are we thought it best to get a quick Malaria D http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Vietnam/South-Central-Coast/Da-Nang-/blog-427020.html After Hanoi we thought we'd make our way south to Hue the old Imperial capitol on an overnight bus. All of the sleeper buses were booked so we ended up on a seater for the eleven hour ride. Being the first picked up we counted our blessings and claimed the very back with the extra leg room. Turns out we were sitting over the engine. They didn't charge extra for the 8 and a half hour sauna.The Ci http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Vietnam/South-Central-Coast/Da-Nang-/blog-421981.html Hello So I tried to post this entry earlier but for some reason it didn't work in Danang. After a wonderful couple of days in Ha Long Bay where we had a chance to go kayaking and swimming we took the overnight train to Danang. Some highlights of our train ride include1. Meeting two german students2. Meeting a Veitnamese student named Viet3. Being asked to upgrade our sleeper room to anothe http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Vietnam/South-Central-Coast/Da-Nang-/blog-415290.html 13.JUN.2009. Ba Na Hills Station. One of the most interesting things to do while in Da Nang is to visit Ba Na Hills Station. This former French Colonial retreat spot is located on top of a mountain accessible only via a twentyminute ride in a cable car. The cable car facility sets two world records for being the longest and highest nonstop cable car. While riding the cable car I was very much s http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Vietnam/South-Central-Coast/Da-Nang-/blog-412719.html 12.JUN.2009. Went to Da Nang. http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Vietnam/South-Central-Coast/Da-Nang-/blog-412715.html Visa IssuesSo I bought a Vietnam visa from a reputable Germanowned travel agency in Laos along with my flight to Vietnam from Luang Prabang. Problem is despite my reservations about the visa that was stuck in my passport and despite the reassurances I received I landed in Vietnam and was given 15 days instead of the month long tourist visa. Now I only realized this about a week into my trip http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Vietnam/South-Central-Coast/Da-Nang-/blog-403017.html Da Nang only about 30km from Hoi An is Vietnam's 4th largest city. During the American War Vietnam War there was a major American air base and many troops had RR here. Da Nang is on the coast and is home to the famous China Beach.I stayed in Hoi An but rode a motorbike to Da Nang two of the days I was there. Just up the coast from China Beach and viewable from Da Nag they are building a hu http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Vietnam/South-Central-Coast/Da-Nang-/blog-402996.html Duration 4days3nightsRate 310This trip concentrates on Vietnam's diverse and fascinating cultural heritage. Start from Danang visit Cham Museum Marble Mountains. From Danang we make our way to the picturesque town of Hoi An to explore this charming fishing town with ancient family homes Chinese Assembly Halls and Japanese Covered Bridge. After that we ascend the stunning Hai Van Pass and http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Vietnam/South-Central-Coast/Da-Nang-/blog-397019.html We caught an overnight sleeper bus to Hoi An.Unfortunately when we got on we were at the back next to three English lads from Coventry. I initially asked them if they were from Essex or something and i'm not sure how that went down but it pretty much killed any more conversation. Anyway there were 5 seats along the backand the 3 of them were sprawled all over. When any girls got on they were 'a' http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Vietnam/South-Central-Coast/Da-Nang-/blog-388702.html Da Nang is the fourth largest and a major port city in the South Central Coast of Vietnam and Hoi An is a small city almost next to it. We wanted to stop some smaller cities along our way from Saigon to Hanoi and Da Nang has been told to have numerous sites of natural beauty and historical interest. Also the landscapes I saw from the train's window were breathtaking so green and so lush people w http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Vietnam/South-Central-Coast/Da-Nang-/blog-383642.html Visitors enjoy the beautiful scenery of the romantic Thu Bon River Cua Dai Beach and Cham Islands. TOUR DETAIL Day 1 Hanoi or Saigon flight to DanangBoard the plane to Danang. Arrival transfer to our hotel in Hoian. At leisure to enjoy prime beaches.Day 2 Hoian BRelax on the private beach or by the resort pool or perhaps rent a bicycle to ride into Hoi An to explore the picture http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Vietnam/South-Central-Coast/Da-Nang-/blog-382740.html A short Vacation to Vietnamrsquos most beautiful beach and most deluxe resort The Furama on the China Beach. Visit 02 World Culture Heritage Site of Hue and Hoi An. TOUR DETAIL Day 1 Hanoi or Saigon flight to Danang no mealFlight to Danang in central Vietnam. Transfer to Furama Resort . Furama resort is one of the best resort in whole Asia located on the white sand of the famous Chi http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Vietnam/South-Central-Coast/Da-Nang-/blog-382739.html Leaving Hue with regret I arrived in Danang with some hope of getting my second and third vaccination shot this being a city of over a million people. I wanted to check out China Beach The Marble Mountains and maybe some other places of war interest aswell.Maybe it's a good thing I'm writing this a month or so after having been there as I'm very impulsive and moody which has a great influence on http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Vietnam/South-Central-Coast/Da-Nang-/blog-378657.html I last left you with tales of my weekend in Hue. I have since spent my last full week in Da Nang and am getting ready to head out and travel again. This week was again full of lots of good times but I did get to see and feel my first glimpse of anger while here in Vietnam...Monday evening I went out to dinner with a former HVO volunteer and Barbara a German physical therapist who has been here f http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Vietnam/South-Central-Coast/Da-Nang-/blog-375486.html Ahhh...earlier today I wrote a super long detailed blog all about my great weekend and past few days. And then the computer screen went blank and I had to restart the computer. And it was gone. I will attempt to recreate the blog however I warn that I may get bored of typing and miss some of the important details that I had included. Oh well. Friday morning I ran away from the rehab center for a http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Vietnam/South-Central-Coast/Da-Nang-/blog-374550.html Here I am in Da Nang having made it here about 1 PM yesterday Friday February 13th via a taxi from Hoi An. After checking several hotels I settled in here at the Dai A Hotel where for 20 per night I got a basic room that is clean and has a good bed. Although this hotel may be the best of De Nang in its class it is a big step down from the hotels I stayed at in Hoi An and Hue.Okay then as http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Vietnam/South-Central-Coast/Da-Nang-/blog-373569.html Hi all Just a quick note to let you all know that I am still alive...and very well This week has been quite a good one and I am already starting to get sad that next week will be my last week here in Da Nang. The doctors and therapists seem to be getting more and more into my teachings and I am continuously discovering new places around the city. A couple of interesting things of this week...Th http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Vietnam/South-Central-Coast/Da-Nang-/blog-372978.html Since I last wrote I have been trying to settle into my life here at the center. Being the week just after TET it seems that there are less patients than there normaly would be. Some have said that it is considered bad luck to come in just following the start of the New Year. At home we would say it is because people don't want to have to start paying off their high deductibles Without going in http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Vietnam/South-Central-Coast/Da-Nang-/blog-370250.html OK so last night after all my emailing and getting settled I decided to attempt watching some of my tv shows online before going to sleep. Apparently you can not watch any of the online shows if you are not within the US. bummer. So I decided to just organize my room a bit and then go to sleep. I slept really well and had set my alarm to get up to be ready by my start time of 8am. I was told t http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Vietnam/South-Central-Coast/Da-Nang-/blog-369478.html