We have to bring all of our own food for 45 days worth of meals. What, you ask. The military doesn't provide the food? I am reimbursed for the cost off all of the food that I bring with me. It is actually a really great gig because it means that I get to eat what I like, not just what I am provided.
The location for the mission is in central Vietnam, a little ways outside of Da Nang. Da Nang is actually a city that I have been through before. It was in 2005 when I was on my SE Asia adventure. I spent a paltry hour in Da Nang on my way from Hue to Hoa's Place. I am hoping to get the opportunity to do a bit more exploring of the city on my way into and out of the site.
Unfortunately, since I am going to be living out in the jungle I am most likely not going to be able to post any stories or pictures. This is not a for sure guarantee though. I am going to have to wait and see if there are any surprises.
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Central/Southern Vietnam in June/July?!! Hope you like hot, wet air, mate! :) The only thing I found interesting to see in Da Nang was the Cham Sculpture Museum. Run by the Ecole Francaise de Extreme Orient, it's the biggest repository for large Cham artifacts in Vietnam. Much of the My Son material ended up there. The director's a nice guy though, so well worth it. Good luck! Hope you can post.
Man, summer in Vietnam, it's gonna be sticky! Anyboo, good luck man, I would love to be on a dig like that.
it is going to be REALLY hot and humid. My advance team says that the combined heat index is about 115.
Wow. I'm a total jerk for not calling you before you left. Have a great 45 days! Humid or not, I wish I could be in Vietnam right now!! I'm just training for my first 50k in September, and then another in October. Long story short, let me know what time of year is best for visiting HI, or when you'll be in the Bay Area next. Planning for a long way out now. More when you get back.
Have a great time! Hope you don't melt in the heat and humidity. Sounds like an adventure.
I am off for the summer now. Hope to see more posts from you soon.
Bob
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