Lounging ALL the way to Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh and Danang

[Flyfrequently]

Friday :
Coughed aplenty overnight but testing negative so will mask up and head out for a bit more sightseeing.
I will be just like a local as many wear masks due to the pollution
After breakfast, it was cloudy and as I hadn't had a chance to shop, we settled on a quick trip into Danang city to suss out Han Market.
Going over the Dragon Bridge, seeing it from a different angle

Grab driver dropped us off near the river entrance.

It was just after midday and a crowd was spilling out onto the street Bach Bang

And now we know why

Into the market we go - very, very crowded.

Clothing is on the 2nd floor, all I will say is heat rises!
We lasted about 50 minutes as that was how long it took to barrel our way through the masses to get to the exit on Tran Phu.
On Google Maps, Cho Han is appropriately labelled as a "bustling food and clothing market".

We went, we saw but didn't conquer - I left empty-handed.
Walked along the riverside so Mr Flyfrequently could take some photos. Booked a Grab and back to the Pullman for a leisurely swim.
As Pullman doesn't have an Executive Lounge, it does acknowledge Accor Gold and above with a few perks.
One being complimentary airport transfers, the other, a private, invitation only event called "Social Sundowner" which is held on Fridays at 4pm -6pm.

There was an array of canapes, coughtails, beers and wine on offer.
Very pleasant!
The GM, F& B Manager and other heads of departments mingled with the probably 30 - 40 guests who attended. This area is now under renovation.

Over to Azure restaurant by the beach for a light dinner of Risotto
Prawn for me

Green for him - Pea and Asparagus

Oh and to round the evening off, a Tequila Sunrise for me

 

[Flyfrequently]

At least there was some communication prior to arriving, though obviously it was planned a little more than 3 days in advance... Hope you enjoy the rest of it, Vietnam is very quickly moving up my list of must visit places!

I reckon Surfer Flyfrequently and her husband will look at Vietnam or Japan to surf next. They usually do Indo and fly Garuda - due to their boards!

Yeah I saw the issues with boards. Honestly that's why I drive everywhere for surf trips in Aus and have ironically surfed in more countries overseas than states/territories of Australia (only NSW,QLD and VIC). Overseas airlines seem to understand that not all boards are shorter than 7' a lot better than VA and JQ. And yes damn the shark situation was a bit full on, I also saw stories of cars having slashed tyres at Caba as well...

Such an amazing effort by Tina though, I only heard of her story after she won but wow what a gnarly few years she's had.

And she is a Mum too!
There are lots of backstories for many of the competitiors. Jess only took up surfing 6 years ago as she was sick of sitting on the sidelines watching her husband !

And yes wedding is in 3 months! Getting very excited and fortunately not booking out a whole hotel or having 300 guests but it still doesn't feel any less stressful. Savings mode is in full swing so I don't even have flights booked currently outside of work commitments which feels very strange!

So fantastic that you could have your pre wedding trip - wishing you both every happiness.
Mr Flyfrequently and I have clocked up nearly 47 years. No fancy wedding for us, just at the Registry Office and a 3 day honeymoon in Geelong - my expectations have improved since the '70's!

 

[GarrettM]

Will we see some guitar activity soon? I am curious to see how your hiring experience goes. Or doesn't go as it were.

 

[Flyfrequently]

Will we see some guitar activity soon? I am curious to see how your hiring experience goes. Or doesn't go as it were.

Bit behind with this TR!
Will not keep you in suspense @GarrettM
He didn't hire one and as we are less than 24 hours from home, reckon it won't take long before he brings out an axe!

I did offer the rental but was bit of a hassle.
I can DM the info of the guitar shops that the hotel suggested if you like. Saw a few shops in Danang on our travels.
I did let him have his head though, at his chosen volume, with YouTube clips and tutorials.

Swings and Roundabouts!

 

[jase05]

Great TR and brings back a lot of happy memories from previous visits.
Will be back there in October and staying next door to the Pullman DaNang but will probably head over there for lunch or dinner one day whilst there

 

[GarrettM]

Bit behind with this TR!
Will not keep you in suspense @GarrettM
He didn't hire one and as we are less than 24 hours from home, reckon it won't take long before he brings out an axe!

I did offer the rental but was bit of a hassle.
I can DM the info of the guitar shops that the hotel suggested if you like. Saw a few shops in Danang on our travels.
I did let him have his head though, at his chosen volume, with YouTube clips and tutorials.

Swings and Roundabouts!

I'd appreciate that greatly please.

 

[Flyfrequently]

I'd appreciate that greatly please.

Will do tomorrow @GarrettM
Lounging at present