Around the World in 128 Days - Da Nang, Vietnam

 

Travel Day 76 - March 19, 2024 - 7,733 Steps


Major delay in starting the excursions today.


Lineup of excursion buses on the pier.


Fishing boats were constantly passing the ship.


This not really a cruise port, but rather a container shipping port.


Scooters everywhere just like when we were here 7 years ago.


Did I say Scooters and motorbikes!



Many more high rise buildings have appeared.


It being a work and school day the most we saw on a scooter were three persons. Last time five was the most we saw on a scooter.


First off was a visit to the Cham museum.




My beautiful wife. Lucky Bob.











First bird sighting of the day.


Maybe this creature had eaten all the birds.


Linda and two feet. I thought Ii heard say something about it being the best statue in the museum.


A quick look at a couple of rooms of the Cham museum.



Rickshaw ride.



Bob, the two handed photographer.


Dragon bridge.





There had to be about 35 rickshaws in our group. It's why we love the OAT tours where the maximum number is 16 on a tour.




The ride from a view from the seat.




Bridge built by Seabees during the war, one of only two remaining in Vietnam.


Reinforced hangers at the former Da Nang Airbase.


To rub his tummy is to bring a person good luck.




Two closeups of the large carving.


I've still got a ways to go to rival his tummy, but the food onboard the ship I'm edging ever closer.



China Beach, as our service personnel nicknamed it.



Round boats.




It's very likely my brother was here during the war.


Fisting fleet









A bird caught right at the moment of launch before its wings are extended.


Our guide.


The three on a motorbike photo.





It was Vietnam street food night in the Lido, so i had to take a photo of my favorite server.


Chicken Pho, shrimp and papaya salad and also rice noodle salad. What a great meal.


The Vietnamese customs agents were also invited to meal.


Da Nang skyline at night.

Below are some bonus video slide shows and videos of our visit to Da Nang, The titles are on the videos.











 









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