NHA TRANG

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The main attractions of the coastal town of Nha Trang are the monumental Cham Towers and white sand beaches. This area is also known to have the best coastal climate in Vietnam.

The port was established in 1924 and became a popular recreational spot for American sailors during the Vietnam War. Nha Trang’s earlier existence goes back to the Cham Kingdom, a civilization originated with the migration of Malay-Polynesians. The Cham people are one of Vietnam’s ethnic minorities with their own language. In their unique culture the women select their husbands and give their property to their daughters rather than their sons. Over the years the Cham have acclimated to the ways of the Vietnamese while at the same time retaining many of their ancient customs.

The two tiered city of Nha Trang offers both a sleepy seaside community and a bustling city center with buildings dating from the French colonial time to post Vietnam War.
The palm lined seafront is dotted with cafes and food stalls.

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Photos

WELCOME PARTY
These women are welcoming the ship to port. They are the tour guides for the bus tours.

NHA TRANG FERRIES
These small boats ferry the locals to different islands.

CHAOS
Look at this organized chaos. These are all ferry boats taking
people to other local islands. The boats get so close to each other
yet never seem to crash.

ANNIVERSARY CAKE
Our anniversary is April 29 but we are celebrating it today, April 13, which would have been my mother's 78th b-day. The ship sent this cake to our room.

Comments

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Congrats....
I thought it was too early for your Anniversary,,,cause its the same as Brenden's bday....And a Happy Birthday to your Mom, she was a very very sweet lady~~ I know you still miss her. ::Hugs to you::