Modern hotels overlooking fishing boats in South China Sea at Quy Nhon.

Simple but inviting duplex for residents at leprosarium west of Quy Nhon.

French embassy in heart of HCMC across the street from the Sophie Hotel. There are masses of communication wires like those across the middle all over Saigon (HCMC).

City park in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. Through the trees lies the old Presidential Palace, now called Reunification Palace, a public site for museums and other events.

Statue honoring Vietnamses freedom fighters on seaside plaza in Quy Nhon.

A good book about growing up in the Midwest, the American war in Vietnam, and its aftermath by Nicholas Mizet.

Quy Nhon harbor at night. Lights are fishing boats on which families live.

In the heart of Quy Nhon lies well-kept floral and shrubbery displays requiring a lot of watering and maintenance because the sun is directly overhead and intense.

Contrasts of old and new are everywhere in the cities.

Plug-ins usually accommodate most types of power cords so adapters are not necessary to take up space in your traveling requirements.

Typical road-side shop found throughout Vietnam.

Motorbike riders, many of whom wear gloves and facial covering to ward off sun rays, are ubiquitous.

Cell phones are everywhere, but it's difficult to and operate a motorbike and talk at the same time.

Moonlight over South China Sea.

Arriving early for flights is less hectic but waiting is tedious, so have things to do, like books and crosswords.

City Hall in Quy Nhon.

Hanoi, vastly spread out, has about the only roads that could be considered a freeway in Vietnam. They are above and right next to old Hanoi structures.

The sidewalks in the heart of old Hanoi are crowded with passers-by and shop-owner activities.

Shade trees lend a certain charm to venerable parts of Hanoi.

Rural valleys of Central Highlands are dedicated to growing rice.

Combination houseboats and fishing vessels on South China Sea.

The "Rex" housed many of the press and US personnel during the American war.