After a morning of classes, we packed into a train to the Nha Trang campus, armed with bags of 7/11 snacks. We spent the whole ride playing charades games and trying Hot Pot flavored chips together. Once the train arrived at midnight, we found our spacious rooms and passed out almost immediately.
Bright and early at 8:30 in the morning the next day, a group of us met outside to get some breakfast nearby. We then walked over to the beautiful Hon Chong beach, capturing picture- perfect glimpses of the verdant landscape, each more magnificent than the last. With endless blue skies sweeping overhead and white sand under our footsteps, we admired the great mountains and urban sprawl that lay ahead of us. Once we put our towels down, we sprinted straight into the water and spent the morning splashing in the water, enjoying the daylight.
Once we returned to the TDTU campus, we were able to see the campus in all its glory for the first time. We found a hidden nook by the rocks while exploring, so we lounged there for a moment and enjoyed the incredible view.
At noon, I had seafood noodles, probably one of my top meals on the whole trip. Spent yet satisfied, we devoured the warm food quickly. After lunch, we drove to the Po Nagar Cham Tower to see the beautiful archaic temple. We joined the hordes of tourists crowding to see a group of women in traditional clothing dancing, and a few of us bought hats at the gift store.
Afterward, we spent a few hours at the bustling local market, filled with vendors clamoring and bargaining. Navigating the lively crowds, I bought a few bracelets to bring back home for my friends and family. The rest of the day flew by in a blur of food, music, and energetic conversations.
The next morning, we woke up bright and early to visit the resort. We had no idea what to expect on the ride there, as none of us had been to a mud bath before. After crowding into one and relaxing in the sun, we had free time to explore countless pools of crystal blue water. We ate a delicious meal one last time, and took a one way sleeping train back to the Ho Chi Minh City campus.
The Nha Trang was truly one of the best parts of the entire trip to Vietnam, and I was so grateful to be a part of the the 10th anniversary cohort!
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