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Mui Ne, Vietnam

The surprisingly friendly and inviting village of Mui Ne gave us a taste for the real Vietnam. There was no hawking and gawking, just the tranquility and ease of strolling among the locals, enjoying the sights and smells of all that surrounded us. We met some boys who invited us to a shady embankment where others were preparing for a day of fishing. It was there that the beauty of friendship came alive. For these boys, nothing is finer than a day by the sea with your best pal, waiting for some fresh fish and warm rice as the sun sets behind the salty waves.
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Mui Ne, Vietnam

I knew this place was special; I could feel it as we wandered the streets and encountered nothing but genuine, hospitable friendliness from everyone we met. Our first encounter with the villagers here involved a group of grinning young boys who brought us to a concrete platform on the beach to meet all of their friends. These boys weren’t camera-shy, unlike the two little girls who lived in the house at the platform's edge. They preferred to giggle and hide, but quickly warmed up to me after a bit of playful chasing. I think they were just scared of Scott...

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