Dis Mui ne?

After leaving Da Lat early yesterday morning I now find myself in the little seaside town of Mui Ne which is about 4 hours east of Saigon. Larisa also decided to head down here and we joined up with two Californians, Carmela and Anna. We're all staying in simple bamboo cottages right on the beach. Sounds idyllic except that the weather isn't really playing along. Its pouring with rain right now and has been overcast all the time, except for about an hour last night, but I'll get to that...

Mui Ne is well known for its kite and wind-surfing as it has pretty constant onshore winds. The beach is also about 20km long so there's plenty of space too. The surrounding area also has lots to see. Today we all hired motorbikes and headed out along the coastal road to see the impressive white sand dunes, red canyons yellow dunes and fairy stream. See pictures for details.

Last night, in the only moment of clear skies, revealed one of the more beautiful sights I've ever seen. The full moon somehow combined with the bioluminescent plankton in the water to turn the breaking waves a shimmering gold. It might sound cheesy but it was truly spectacular - an ocean of molten gold. Amazing.

Carmela and Anna get lost amongst the white dunes about 25km outside Mui Ne.

Buggering around at Red Canyons.

Not quite Harleys, but I try to look cool anyway...

A stroll up Fairy stream. Bad name, but a lovely way to wander.

A petrol station. Seriously. One dollar for a wine bottle full...