Hue
Hue–pronounced Hue–ey (of course we had always been saying Hugh).
This town has the crazy traffic and I am thrilled we both made it out alive.
The highlight for me was lunch at a nunnery (not catholic nuns, but female monks–with shaved heads). The lunch was all vegetarian and beyond delicious. It was wonderful to be hosted by these lovely ladies who were worse than any Italian grandmother insisting–in Vietnamese that we eat eat eat. I have never had or rarely needed such encouragement.
Hue has some interesting and fascinating things to see.
Temple
Temple
Temple
Temple
First are the tombs–it is stunning in this park are lovely water features and beautiful grounds. We really enjoyed our time here–despite the rain.
Royal Tomb
Royal Tomb
Same, Same
It Was Hot
Royal Tomb
Second is the Citadel–the former palace. They are in the process of refurbishing, reconstructing what had been damaged during the American war (that is what they call it they call it here). it is very similar to the forbidden city in China. It is huge and will be a wonderful tourist draw once they are finished. It was obvious that there had been a lot of fighting in the area. Bullet holes and bombing–nothing good comes out of war.
Royal Palace
Royal Palace
Royal Palace
Royal Palace
Model of Royal Palace
Of course there was an option to get dressed up like a Vietnamese king or a queen and sit in the royal throne–for a minimal fee. Next thing I know Marc and I are in costume and getting our make up done for our photo shoot. Hilarious.
King and Queen
Power
Beauty
Next… Hoi An…
On the Way to Hoi An
