So the last day of scooters, and the last day in Mui Ne. We set out early in the morning for the giant Buddha, after food of course. The drive was mind-boggling. Scooters moving like liquid, cars with unexpected overtake manoeuvres, traffic rules with no adherence. On the outside it was utter mayhem. In reality it was safe and efficient. It is safe because, while the traffic moves fast, everyone is 110% alert due to the challenges one faces with avoiding other road users. Constantly. This is really efficient because you have squillions of people needing to get around, and normal 'western' road rules would create congestion beyond nightmare. While you couldn't get western cultures to adopt these road "rules" due to the façade of road-anarchy, I do think that it would be a few steps forward and we are really missing out on a winner back home.
So, we drove a long way to some place (name to be confirmed, I will update once known) to view a giant Buddha. The biggest in Vietnam. So big that he is lying down. A great gondola ride up. A great walk beyond that. A great statue. Really worth while.
The afternoon was a lazy one. We had been on the go for several hours by the time we got back to the hotel so much relaxation was required. A dusk run for me. Swim for everyone. Dinner and bears out (of course). Dinner was noteworthy. King Prawns on the barbeque served with rice and a sauce made of raw green pepper, salt(?), anchovies(??), and lemon juice. A-MAZING!
We went back to our 'local' after dinner for some fruit and food for tomorrow morning (we have to be out of here by 6:30 for a bus). We returned to this place because of their tiny adorable puppies. Great fun while you're waiting for your food.
And so ends day 5. Tomorrow off to some place inland for a bit. Not sure of names.
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