Breakfast this morning consisted of fruit loops with bacon, dumplings and ginger tea!
I then got a private car to see the Chau Linh Ung Bai-But Pagoda , which is located about 9 kilometres from downtown Da Nang, in the Son Tra Mountains (home to an abundant monkey population) and its beautiful Buddhist shrines reeking on the scent of incense. Be aware when entering any of the shrines , if you have a singlet or shorts, you will be provided with a fabric cloth to cover your shoulders or legs out of respect, and have to take your shoes off. Entering the shrines is extremely peaceful and I could see people praying. I also was in awe of the towering Lady Buddha, (the tallest in Vietnam) and the main shrine itself .
Shortly after, I headed to Hoi An, to grab a late lunch/early dinner at the Italian restaurant “Good Morning Vietnam” where I enjoyed an amazing spaghetti bolagnaise which hit the spot perfectly!. Later on, I headed to the riverside to view the Vietnamese custom of countless small lanterns being lit up and then being put on the river for good luck, which attracted huge crowds as you can imagine!. The streets usually filed with motorcyclists was quiet as curfews meant the streets were free from all the hustle and bustle of motorbikes and motor scooters present during the day.
A eventful day indeed…
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