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Reclining Buddha at the Long Son Pagoda. The hillside behind the pagoda is dominated by the huge white buddha built in 1963 to sympolise the Buddhist struggle against the corrupt and repressive Diem regime which governed South Vietnam.

Tran Phu the Nha Tranng beach front road lined with hotels, spas and restaurants. Vietnam is full of huge billboards depicting "Uncle Ho" and his message.

Po Nagar Cham Tower built by the Hindu Cham people between the 7th and 12th Century. Margaret enjoying an boat trip to the islands off Nha Trang. In the background is a typical tourist boat.

The Cai River to the north of Nha Trang is the home of the fishing fleet. Some of the houses a basic and flimsy.

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Glorious wide sandy beaches of Mui Ne

Fishermen carrying a woven coracle up the lovely Mui Ne Beach

Mui Ne Fishing Fleet. Fishermen launching a boat from the beach.

Grandstand view of the South China Sea from romantic Mui Ne.

Margaret striding over the high white sand dunes of Mui Ne.

Cao Dai Buhddist Elders wear yellow robes whilst the Christian and Muslim Elders wear red robes.

Men and women equally serene awaiting the morning service.

Cao Dai Elder at the altar of the all seeing eye of the great creator of the universe.

Cao Dai worshipers at the sixth level, nearer the altar. The congregation in white sitting at the lower levels further from the altar.

Welcomer on the steps of the Great Cao Dai Temple. Everyone received a friendly and tolerant welcome. Photographs of the service were encouraged.