Feb 24 2:00 PM (ALASKA) Jan 30- HUE TO DANANG

Well, I was up at 5 AM Jan 30, readied my gear for an 8 AM departure to DaNang, and was the first person to arrive in the breakfast area. On return to the room, I opened my Macbook to a black screen. Repeated attempts at revival produced nothing. Regardless, I was ready to hop into the van at 8 for the 2.5-hour ride to DaNang.

 My hotel in DaNang, Dong Duong, is a 30-second walk from Thong's (Damn Guide's) place, which is quite convenient. 

 

Huge Breakfast Buffet Area

Lobby

Lobby
 

Thong's friend looked over my Macbook, but it appeared that the problem would not be solved while in Vietnam. In the U.S., warranty would cover the repair. But, for the remainder of my days in Vietnam, I was communication handicapped.

Thong and I made plans to leave early the following morning to visit Thua, Duong, Phung, and the graves of Son and her mother.

 

 




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