We haven't been blogging much here because we haven't been doing that much to be honest. The beach and sunshine couldn't have come at a better time and we really enjoyed just chilling.
We caught an overnight train from HCMC to Nha trang which was surprisingly good. A four sleeper cabin with beds that were pretty similar to those you find in Europe. We arrived at about 6am and luckily had pre booked a hotel that let us check in early. After a quick nap we headed off to the beach which is a long stretch of sandy beach and is just heaven. We rented some sunloungers and chilled for the rest of the day. That night we had dinner at a cute outdoor restaurant where they bring you a mini braai and you braai your own food. We had a selection of meats and seafood and it was delicious.
The next day we spent pretty much the same way, except this time we rented loungers at a place called Louisianne brewhouse which is an awesome beach side restaurant that has a pool. Renting the sunloungers for just over a quid a day allows you unlimited pool access which is just what we needed.I would recommend a visit there if you are ever in Nha trang. (It was so good we ended back there today!) They also do a passion beer which is their own brewed beer with passion fruit juice. A winner. After dinner we went for a drink at the Why not bar and tried their 1pound bucket. Not bad at all. Ended up chatting to a British couple and 2 ozzie guys and went with them to a club called the Sailingclub. This club is like something out the movies. Right on the beach, amazing decor and lots of beautiful people.
Thursday we booked to go on a boat trip to visit the 4 islands around Nha trang and to snorkel. When we booked we were given the choice: party boat or proper snorkelling. We went for the party boat :)
You basically spend the day on a converted fishing boat and stop off at various islands to swim in the sea. To be honest the snorkelling was crap but the day was awesome. We went on the funkymonkey tour and just after lunch we were treated to the funky monkey boy band. That has to take the cake for the most random thing so far. We are in the middle of the ocean and the next thing you see they have whipped out an electric guitar,bass guitar and some home made drums. We had the crew members singing us a bunch of different english and vietnamese songs. Jeremy even had a go too. So funny.
You then hop off the boat in the middle of the sea for happy hour. Basically one guy in a massive tube handing out cups of the most dodgy 'cocktails' while you float in the sea on tubes. So much fun.
Yesterday we decided to rent a bike and took a trip out to the mineral mud bath outside Nha Trang. The bike was a good idea, you get to see so much more - although I think Jeremy had to adjust to the no rules on the road thing. It's slightly disconcerting to see someone riding towards you on the wrong side of the road...and not just once or twice its a regular thing!! But he did a great job, his trick is to ride really slowly and check 3 times before turning anywhere.
The mudbaths were a great experience. You basically wallow around in an outside bath of watery mud for 15mins,rinse yourself off then lie in some mineral hot water pools. Afterwards you are free to swim in the big hot water pool and generally just lazing around. It was really relaxing and my skin definitely feels a bit softer because of it. After that we went back to the hotel for a nap and then headed out on a 'sunset' cruise on the bike. This was great fun, especially when we decided to stop off for a snack off one of the street vendors. I think we were of the first tourists she has served and she was very amused by us. But the cheese and salad baguette we got was a winner. So amazing how such simple food can taste so good.
Anyways I think thats enough for now, we will blog again from Hoi An...
Candice
Just about to start our braai.
Nha Trang Beach
Funky money boy band with guest star Jeremy
Happy hour...
Mud Bath
Us on the bike
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Location:Nha Trang
