Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: Da Nany under storm

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Da Nany under storm

The central city of Da Nang currently has only the Tho Quang wharf, where around 500 ships can shelter from storms while the city has nearly 2000 fishing boats.

In this situation, Da Nang authorities have asked the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to build more shelters.

Huynh Van Thang, deputy director of the city’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the vice chief of the Da Nang Steering Board for Flood and Storm Control, said that around 1000 fishing boats from other central provinces like Quang Ngai and Binh Dinh often anchor in Da Nang.

Da Nang has suggested building another shelter that would hold 2000 ships.

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“I can’t say what made me fall in love with Vietnam - that a woman’s voice can drug you; that everything is so intense. The colors, the taste, even the rain. Nothing like the filthy rain in London. They say whatever you’re looking for, you will find here. They say you come to Vietnam and you understand a lot in a few minutes, but the rest has got to be lived. The smell: that’s the first thing that hits you, promising everything in exchange for your soul. And the heat. Your shirt is straightaway a rag. You can hardly remember your name, or what you came to escape from. But at night, there’s a breeze. The river is beautiful. You could be forgiven for thinking there was no war; that the gunshots were fireworks; that only pleasure matters. A pipe of opium, or the touch of a girl who might tell you she loves you. And then, something happens, as you knew it would. And nothing can ever be the same again.”
― Graham Greene, The Quiet American

Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.