Nha Trang is a very pretty part of Vietnam. It has a long beach and is a favourite on the backpacker trail. We spent a couple of days pretty much lazing around. Its the Vietnamese holiday season so there are plenty of people. Lots of paragliding and jetskies about.
In our wandering we spied an interesting sign that advertised a boat trip with the Funky Monkey. We'd heard of this guy from fellow travellers, and decided to give it a go. The trip started well and our man turned out to be full of laughs. The day was hot and clear and just perfect for snorkelling and swimming in the clear azure waters of Nha Trang Bay. We went to an aquarium shaped like a sailing ship. It was all very relaxing. After a pretty good lunch, the band began to play. There was a guitar, our man on vocals and the most beat up drum kit you have ever seen! Yours truly (referred to as Mr Australia) got dragged up to sing 'waltzing matilda! (my finest hour, check the bod! HOT!). 
Then we all jumped off the boat and hit the sea bar - downing awful rocket fuel as we hung onto a floating raft in the water. That night we had dinner with some people we met on the boat. Its a hard life this travelling gig.
Going all the way to Hoi An in one go is a bloody long way. We decided to stop in at Quy Nhon for a night to break up the journey. Tash made a friend on the way (hehe). Unfortunately the weather was against us, with the wind and rain spoiling what would have been a beautiful spot. The seafood meal more than made up for this. Crab with a fabulous tamarind sauce. Prawns fried in salt that were so good you could eat the shell like a crunchy coating. That was a memorable meal.
On to Hoi An.....
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