We have headed from Saigon to Nha Trang. The bus ride was 11 hours long and was on a bus that they have designated as a "sleeper" bus. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be and for $7 or $8 it certainly wasn't bad at all. Ended up being an 11 hour bus ride in all.
The coast was quite beautiful minus the trash. People here don't bother to throw things away. I'm not quite sure if that's because they don't have a centralized collection system or if it's because they just don't know any better. The beaches along the way to Nha Trang were always littered with trash.
When we finally arrived in Nha Trang Ryan and I got a room for $8 total. $4 a piece.
We had air conditioning, tv, shower, private bath.. etc. Quite a steal eh?
We met up with Matt and Carder shortly afterwards and had some dinner. The place looked nice and the beer was cheap. The other 3 ordered food while I declined. It seems that whenever I arrive in a new place, I lose my appetite. Probably a good thing. Hahaha. I could certainly stand to shed 25 of these 225 lbs. I'm big. You so big baby, you so big.
We hit the beach where I neglected to take my camera, will take one tomorrow. I was dubbed "Big Buddha" by the local teen who was trying relentlessly to sell us completely unnecessary items. Ryan was suckered into buying 2 packs of cigarettes...he uh, doesn't even smoke.
Anyhow, yesterday and today we rented scooters for $6 a day. We drove up and down along the coast until we finally came across a place called "Long Beach"..
As you can see, my helmet did not fit. That doesn't matter here though. I haven't seen a policeman yet. There are also very few traffic lights in this town. You just slow down in the intersection, look all around, and pray.
At the petrol station..
Some random beach along the way...
Random pictures through the day since I'm being rushed. Beach, hotel and the likes. We're going to eat in a bit.
We're having a lovely time and I've finally loosened up and come out of my shell shock. Will talk to you all soon. Take care.
Love live the USA.
It’s good to hear you have come out of your shell. Sounds like a fun time so fare and pretty cheep too. Look for ward to reading more about your travels; “Big Buddha”.
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