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Road Trip Nha Trang

May 25, 2015 by David Herd

Leaving HCMC

Road Trip Nha Trang

Road Trip Nha Trang via Dalat by mini bus with a one night stopover in Dalat. We travelled through some very interesting countryside stopping often for food and drinks.

Riding to school

Young girl wearing the traditional ao dai. The name “ao dai” was originally applied to the outfit worn at the court of the Nguyễn Lords at Huế in the 18th century.

A tip for the boys

I gave these boys a tip which made them very happy indeed.

Another happy face in Vietnam.

So many happy faces in Vietnam.

Beautiful country heading north

Rice terraces from the highway.

Village on the river

A whole town sits on the water.

What more could you want?

Vietnam’s version of waterfront homes.

HCMC Nha Trang Dalat Vietnam

Compare the above and below photo and see if you can spot the difference.

Looks the same doesn’t it?

Of course you picked it, the mother is rocking the baby. 🙂 🙂 🙂

Paddling by foot

That’s a new technique.

Dalat market

Night market in Dalat.

Fresh fish at Dalat

Đà Lạt, the capital of Lâm Đồng Province in southern Vietnam’s Central Highlands, is centred around a lake and golf course, and surrounded by hills, pine forests, lakes and waterfalls. Known as the “City of Eternal Spring” for its distinctive temperate climate, Đà Lạt was developed as a resort by the French in the early 1900s, and many reminders of its colonial heritage remain.

Off to training

The kids are looking good in their karate outfits.

Lovely smile in Dalat

So many smiling faces in this great country.

HCMC Nha Trang

Thanks for visiting my HCMC Nha Trang Dalat Vietnam post, this is really a worthwhile adventure if you want to see life in the countryside, this was 2003, check out some more recent Vietnam posts below.

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Chill Sky Bar Saigon aka HCMC

January 16, 2015 by David Herd

High above this exciting city.

Chill Sky Bar Saigon

Chill Sky Bar Saigon is a wonderful venue with breathtaking views of the city. Perched on the roof of AB tower it is a terrific place to have a few drinks before dinner.

Amazing view from Chill

Looking down from the 51st floor.

Chill

Building with the purple lights is the Pullman.

Fantastic Saigon skyline

I first came to this exciting city in 2003 and now in 2015 so much has changed.

Saigon at 8 pm.

Saigon is a vibrant exciting friendly city.

Fabulous bar

76A Le Lai | Rooftop of AB Tower, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Formerly CHILL Skybar, Restaurant, Lounge) Phone:+84 8 3827 2372

Tables at Chill

The sky bar is well worth a visit, put it on you bucket list.

A table with a view

There certainly is a building boom happening in this city right now.

Drinks at the bar

A girls night out at Chill.

Red wine from Chile

About $14 aud + 15% compared to at least double that at Sirocco in Bangkok.

Seafood fettuccine $26 aud + 15%

The serving was rather small but an excellent taste made up for it.

The chefs at 27 Grill, above Chill Sky Bar Saigon

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District one

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Another look at the bar

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