Sunday we went to an amazing amusement park. Just north of HoChiMinh City. This is an amusement park that is totally manmade. In addition to the amusement park there was a zoo and a huge pagoda. The manmade mountains with various waterfalls were amazing. Sculptures of guards and a fortress wall surrounded the grounds which were huge and still under construction. Jake thinks it comparable to Walt Disney. We also went through a haunted house there. We didn't visit the wave beach because we forgot to bring our swimsuits.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Lac canh Dai Nam Van Hien Amusement Park in Binh Duong
Friday, July 24, 2009
Catching up day
Jake and I have spent much of the day catching up on our blog posting and getting pictures loaded. We hope you will enjoy! This evening we fly to HoChiMinh City where we will spend most of the remainder of our trip. HoChiMinh City is the former Siagon.
Please note that there are many more added posts for your viewing pleasure. :)
Please note that there are many more added posts for your viewing pleasure. :)
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Governor's Mansion Tour
After our lunch on the sea, we traveled to view the governor's mansion (Jung). The home was situated up against a mountain and many stories high. We climbed and climbed the home and then took up the side of the mountain where stairs had been made for many many feet. Along the mountain we saw the governor's zoo. He had monkies a sea turtle and other animals. The views were amongst the most impressive anywhere!
The governor's second wife greeted us at the end of our tour of their mansion. We ended our visit with green tea.
A Stunning Private Beach
We drove to a private beach. Our group of nine was the largest on a beach of 20 people. Very private and secluded. We had squid jerky--quite good. We were told most people went to the free beaches and thus this one was emptier. Beautiful water, wonderful swimming in the sea and views too majestic for words! No jellyfish here either--unlike when we kayacked in Halong Bay! The sand here is exported to Japan or France (sorry I don't recall which) because it is so nice. Water is a beautiful blue (whereas in Halong Bay it was an incredible green) and we could see clearly to our knees.
Floating Restaurant on Sea
We had lunch with several local dignitaries in Halong Bay. They were very gracious to us and treated us to an exquisite seafood lunch! We had many courses and all of it was wonderful! We were the only party in the restaurant. It appeared it had been reserved for us. We took a boat to get to this restaurant on the sea. Attached is a picture of Linh's mom and dad as well as her aunt and uncle who traveled with us.
'Surprise Cave' of Halong Bay
As part of the itinerary to our cruise we we
nt to one of the mountain islands and were able to access a cave entrance, they call this the mystery cave of Halong Bay. It was unbelievable, once inside you immediately begin to see it's grandness and natural beauty, pictures does not even begin to tell the story, this has to be seen in person to full y appreciate.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)