What a perfect night. Or it would be if I had someone to share it with. What is it about China Beach? It’s not even sunny out. Fairly cloudy and misty. But I was hooked as soon as I saw Hoi An, an ancient city about 30 Kilometers outside of Danang, which is a soul less city. Very industrial. Very austere. But Hoi An has an ancient flavour to it. Even with all of the tourist shops.
The city is built on a river which is, in itself, picturesque. I initially booked at the Indochine, for $32 / night US. But after last night’s experience I decided to upgrade. Only $100 US (off season) and I’m right on one of the most stunning beaches I’ve ever seen. What is it? Is it prettier than Hawaii? Cabo? Fiji? Phuket? Or any of the other wonderful beaches I’ve seen? I don’t know, there is just something about it. There’s an energy here. A calmness. So wonderful.
The resort, the Victoria Beach Resort is a 4 star, not a 5. But lovely! Perfect. Gorgeous open air reception. Beautifully pristine pool and wonderful bar / restaurant just meters away from the ocean. The sand is golden. Fishing boats dot the horizon. Mountains in the distance.
My room is wonderful. Jungle outlook but I can hear the ocean. Wooden floors, huge bathroom with a tub for two (she looks around...no, unfortunately no prospects). Large, airy, comfy bed.
But now I sit by the pool on a perfect perfect night. Nice balmy breeze blowing off of the ocean. I’m in a sleeveless dress and completely comfortable. I am so meant to live in the tropics. Except for the wild jungle hair!
As I type this I look out over the ocean and it’s dotted with lights! Bright lights on the horizon ringing the entire beach. Fishing boats I’m told. Crab and shrimp. Mmmm. I may have to enjoy some of their catch in a bit.
I’m listening to a rather loungy duo. He on a synth and she accompanying her. I’m sure I’d laugh at this music anywhere else. A bit too John Tesh for me. Oh here we go, a Bee Gee’s cover from the 70’s. But somehow it just makes the night even more perfect. Maybe it’s my second Singapore Sling. Who knows. All I know is that I’m blissfully happy sitting here in my sleeveless dress.
Okay, somehow we’ve morphed into “Freebird” (sung with a Vietnamese accent), but wait...somehow it goes incredibly well with “Baby I love your way.” And has me thinking of Mark Murphy. Whom I’ve been thinking about a lot recently for some reason. Must be my impending 30th reunion. BTW, if someone from Oconomowoc is reading this and actually knows where Mark Murphy is I’d love to reconnect with him.
But I digress, we’ve now moved on to the “Pina Colada” song...again sung with a Vietnamese accent. I shouldn’t be enjoying this so much!!!! Help, stop me! I think it’s time to stop drinking and start eating. More later.
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