Mui Ne

While we've really been enjoying the cooler temperatures of

northern Vietnam, we have been missing the sun. Between the north and the south there is only a difference of about 8 or 9 degrees, but what a difference it makes. We stopped at Mue Ne, a resort town famous for the nearby dunes. It turns out that even though it is a resort area on the ocean, it has no beaches and the tourists are content with their pools and mediocre service. Everywhere else the people have been so lovely and helpful, but here there are so many jaded people in the industry.

The Fairy Stream

Even so, we enjoyed a little walk down a tiny water way that at one time carved its way through the area's famous red and white sands.  Apparently fairies live around that area.

The highlight here was sliding down the amazing red dunes on Crazy Carpets rented out by kids who watch the parking lot for "live ones".  Who, especially  Canadians, could resist trying out sand sliding? So we ouch, ouched our way across  and were thrilled by rush of swooshing down the steep dune--well worth the sand in our teeth and eyes.  Very fun!