Up early for our 8.30 bus to Quy Nhon, none of the Tourist buses go this route so we didn't know what to expect. Soon we were in a reasonably modern mini bus and on our way. Scoring the front seat was great for the view, but not so good with the dodgy driving! The road north meandered along the coast. Over hills with amazing views along the rock...

The ocean in Qui Nhon is shallow and green. Much of the beach front is in a constant state of re-construction, testimony to its impending hospitality for its locals and visitors. No tourists to really speak of, not yet, anyway, and the coffee here is plentiful and strong. Fishing nets hang on stilts in the bay as kids wade far out past the surf ...

Shane: the train we took here was crawling with bugs. I do not exaggerate dear readers, no no. There were bugs crawling on the floor, over peoples shoes, and somehow I found one in my seat arm rest when I tried to pull out my meal tray. Anyone who knows me but at all knows that that I would not have considered this a pleasant experience. I'm the...