History and Haute Couture in Hoi An and Hue


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February 3rd 2009
Published: February 3rd 2009
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Greetings! Here's the lowdown from our nine days in central Vietnam. After finally convincing Jub we shouldn't fly to the southern beach resort of Phu Quoc Island based solely on reports he'd heard that all the dogs there have blue tongues, we caught a puddle jumper six hundred miles north to Hoi An. Once a thriving port city, Hoi An is now known for its cuisine, innumerable custom tailors and... Read Full Entry



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The sign says it allThe sign says it all
The sign says it all

Entrance to the Citidel, Hue
CitidelCitidel
Citidel

Hue. We were amazing at the low number of tourists here. It was as if all the busses were shepherded through the one biggest temple, ignoring the serene middle section.
Hall of the EmperorsHall of the Emperors
Hall of the Emperors

(At least those supported by the French), Hue
Jub and a gateJub and a gate
Jub and a gate

Inside the Hue Citidel
What remains of the emperor's palaceWhat remains of the emperor's palace
What remains of the emperor's palace

Bombed out ruins of the Citidel, Hue
Just a little bit lostJust a little bit lost
Just a little bit lost

Citidel's outer moat, Hue
SignsSigns
Signs

We love the design and colors of the Vietnamese propaganda billboards and other signs. Despite the fact that we cannot read them
Moving dayMoving day
Moving day

Outside a government building in Hue
What remains of Long Hung ChurchWhat remains of Long Hung Church
What remains of Long Hung Church

Site of fierce battles near the DMZ
Bunker at Con Thien Fire BaseBunker at Con Thien Fire Base
Bunker at Con Thien Fire Base

And Jub. A very eerie day.
The Only Remaining GuardThe Only Remaining Guard
The Only Remaining Guard

Can Thien Fire Base
Doc Mieu Fire BaseDoc Mieu Fire Base
Doc Mieu Fire Base

Along the Horrible Highway, DMZ
Vinh Mok TunnelsVinh Mok Tunnels
Vinh Mok Tunnels

Not built for our tall frames.
This was the highest pointThis was the highest point
This was the highest point

Vinh Mok tunnels, DMZ
Eating at Lac Thien Eating at Lac Thien
Eating at Lac Thien

One of our favorite places on the trip so far -- and definitely the best host.



7th February 2009

hue. hoi. hi.
perhaps in my excitement about the reality of a place called Hoi, I failed to notice that all the pic labels with the word Hue were referring to a place. susan just pointed out that you were not indeed calling attention to the color balance of the shots. I will read more carefully next post. but great hue in these shots. love the faces of the people here. s wants to know how the 15c beers are.

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