On Sunday we went to the Vung Tau Province. We
walked up to a statue of Jesus. The top of the statue gave us amazing views
of the town and ocean. We were then given some time to swim in the ocean and
relax on the beach.
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Today we went to the Vung Tau Province. The bus ride
was two and a half hours and many of us slept. We stopped next to a mountain
near the ocean. At its peak was a statue of Jesus. The stairs to the top felt
infinite, and by the end of the upward trek, many of us were drenched in sweat.
Along the path there were many statues and benches. There were two canons next
to the statue. It was possible to walk up the statue, but the line took a long
time. What made the wait worthwhile was the amazing 360 degree views. After our
hike, we ate at a seafood restaurant. I ate calamari, shrimp, and fish. We then
rode to the beach entrance. I over paid for a towel and then put on my
swimsuit. The sand was extremely hot so I sprinted to the water. The ocean was
warmer than bathwater. I floated near the shore for about an hour watching
people chuck mud at each other and chicken fight. The Vietnamese students saw
we were having fun and tried to copy us. I played a little Frisbee and then
rested on a lounge chair for about 45 minutes. We paid to use a shower.
Afterwards, many people bought coconut juice, but because I hate the taste, I
bought a lime flavored popsicle instead. On the way back to the hotel, we
stopped at a small market. They were selling my favorite fruit, jackfruit.
Today’s trip was a good opportunity for us to relax and have fun after a
stressful, serious week. I ordered ramon noodles at the Diamond Mall for
dinner.
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