Sun Dragon Pagoda

Tam Thai Pagoda

Sun Dragon Temple

The main reason for coming to the Marble Mountains
According to the guide.
I was just pleased to be out of the heat for half an hour

Coming down the stairs into the cave
Other than the small shrines that have light, only natural light is used

You will notice that unlike the cave system at Ha Long Bay, this cave
is not lit.
You are supposed to sense the statue not be shown where it is

Happy Buddha

Sun Dragon carving

This gate is important as it leads to the Buddhist Temple
Notice the bullet holes, this gate has seen a lot of war, yet still stands

These are the Marble Mountains
We have climbed (115 high uneven steps) one of the remaining mountains in DaNang
According to our tour guide, the Vietnamese Government
has declared the Marble Mountains a National Conservation Site.
However this comes too late for the majority of the mountain range
as most of them have been reduced to small hills as you can see
Most of the range has been carved into statues and are sold all
over the world

This is a Temple of the top of the mountain

The gate at the top of the stairs that I didn't think that I was going to make!
It's 9:30 in the morning and already the temperature is just over 28 degrees 

Welcome to the newest 5 Star Hotel
Located on the canal that connects with the
Thu Bon River
Hoi An, Vietnam

Patio restaurant
A wonderful experience under the stars and hundreds of
mini lights
Pool...lovely...but not really for swimming as it was only 3.5 feet deep

Most of the marble that is exported around the world
comes this region of Vietnam
Hoi An is known for it's hand made lanterns, architecture and marble sculptures 

During our wait at the Hanoi International Airport
Glen and I love the translation
Flying to Danang, staying in Hoi An
Central Viet Nam

Different types of 'bead's created by using the inside of the shell

Assorted Mother of Pearl necklace pieces

Worker valuing the size, shape and luster of the pearls

Different colors of pearls

Mother of Pearl necklaces on display to buy

Using 'dental tools' to pry open the oyster shells

Showing different types of shells produce different colors of pearls

Map of Ha Long Bay

Up close to Pearl Farm