My Son (pronouced mee soon) is a historical vestige belonging to the Cham people built from as early as the 4th century through to the 12th century. We took the early start tour, departing at 5 am. The tour was worth every minute. The last picture is part of a restoration project. (Ever wonder what's under the bricks? That would be... more bricks...) The Viet Cong (Communist Vietnamese) used My Son as a base during the war with the Americans, and as such, little remains of what was once over 70 towers. The place is so moving and spiritual, that when you think of what it once was and why it is no longer, it just makes you sad.
I was just catching up on your blog and love the posts! I am glad to see that our remarks of the Americans and Asians on vacation in Australia have not changed in Vietnam :)
ReplyDeleteGuess after our trip to India, we'll be planning a trip to Vietnam :)
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