Sunday, 15 February 2015

Da Nang on the coast – Vietnam 14-02-2015

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Fisherman with net.
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Fishermen’s Temple.
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Oval curricle – most are circular here.
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Pigeon roosts near the beach.
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A good crop of custard apples.
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Typical lane running parallel to the beach front and much shadier to walk down.
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Kumquat trees for Tet.
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Street lantern during Tet.
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Community gardens?
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Across the Han River - The old bridge taken from the CauTranThi Ly bridge completed in 2013
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CauTranThi Ly bridge
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Centre span of old bridge crossing the Han River – The Dragon Bridge can be seen on the horizon.
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Dangerous work!
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People enjoying the weekend.
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The famous Dragon Bridge – The worlds largest steel dragon - completed in 2013.
Every Saturday and Sunday at 21.00 hrs, the Dragon sprays fire 18 times and water three times! Unfortunately we missed this event!
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Extraordinary – beautiful columns adorn this temple, yet hidden away from the main streets.
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Side wall to Temple gateway.
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Hollyhocks grow well here.
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Still so useful !
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Fuel pump.
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Green Tea                                            Crab soup at fishermen’s restaurant.
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The restaurant cat.
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