Vietnam
Aug 30, 2017 19:41:49 #
Missed the event in 1969, when my orders were changed to a public affairs unit assignment two days before departure to Danang.
But, there are over 58000 reasons why I'll never go there.
But, there are over 58000 reasons why I'll never go there.
Aug 30, 2017 19:56:59 #
First tour, 1965. Back again in 1966. Crew chief on C-130E #877. Ferried troops up country (among many other jobs), the returning cargo was sometimes unspeakable. We would occasionally return to pick up the same bunch of troops. The difference in those men in that two weeks or so was so stark as to be scary. As for me, I don't care to return.
Aug 30, 2017 20:13:00 #
Northern Highlands, Dalat, Pleiku, etc. If you can get an aircraft, the Delta with its rice paddies full of water can be beautiful from the air, or on the ground in good morning/evening light.
You might find this site useful: https://www.selectiveasia.com/vietnam-holidays/weather. I saw it snow in Dalat during my first tour in '64-'65. Safe travels! :-)
You might find this site useful: https://www.selectiveasia.com/vietnam-holidays/weather. I saw it snow in Dalat during my first tour in '64-'65. Safe travels! :-)
Aug 30, 2017 20:39:52 #
Skip wrote:
I will be going to Vietnam in maybe March. I would love to hear any advise on what or where to shoot.
Thanks
Skip
Thanks
Skip
What to shoot: NVA and VC
Where to shoot: center mass
Oh wait, it's not 1970 and l'm not on active duty with the Corps; my bad.
😉
Aug 30, 2017 20:41:23 #
Aug 30, 2017 20:43:17 #
Capn_Dave wrote:
BWAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaHHHHHHHHhhhhhhh
I did some shooting in the Pleiku area in 1967. At that time people were dieing of lead poisoning.
I did some shooting in the Pleiku area in 1967. At that time people were dieing of lead poisoning.
😂
Aug 30, 2017 20:52:56 #
Aug 30, 2017 20:55:28 #
Tommy II wrote:
Not in a million years. Too many ghosts.
I was fortunate that I had skills needed in South America and went there for many years while serving. But lost too many friends there and still am not pleased with the final outcome for all the loss of life.
Aug 31, 2017 00:17:51 #
Been there twice. People are very nice. Food is great. Great picture opportunities in Hanoi Old city. Also if possible take a day trip from Ho Chi Min City to the MeKong Delta.
Aug 31, 2017 01:31:22 #
In addition to the risk of Malaria (mostly in the countryside) there is the risk of mosquito borne Dengue, Chikungunya and Zika fever, more a risk in cities and from mosquitoes that bite in daytime, not early AM and evening like the ones that carry Malaria. Read up on this problem before you go and plan to take precautions. This applies not only to Vietnam but to every tropical place in the world with the usual exception of Hawaii. I say usual because even the Big Island of Hawaii has had a problem with Dengue in some recent years.
My wife is a mosquito magnet and refuses to put on Deet so we skip such places.
My wife is a mosquito magnet and refuses to put on Deet so we skip such places.
Aug 31, 2017 07:06:50 #
letmedance wrote:
Da Lat in the Southern central Highlands is absolutely beautiful and comfortable. It is called the place of External Spring. We were there in late November And the flowers were in bloom and it was short sleeve weather. Do not remember a problem with mosquitoes.
You forgot to mention the best people in Nam the Montagnards or as we called then the Mountain Yards
Aug 31, 2017 08:51:08 #
When you are in Saigon, called Ho Chi Minh City today, definitely take a cyclo individual Driver driven bicycle tour. Any hotel can arrange it for you. It's amazing to be in the middle of traffic there where there are over 8 million small motorcycles and absolutely no discernible rules of the road. You can get amazing shots that way! Don't be afraid. Just never hesitate when you are walking across the street and certainly never take a step backward when you're crossing streets and you will be fine.
The other thing I would suggest, is to make a study of boats. There are literally hundreds of different sizes shapes colors and sizes of boats in Vietnam. Many are old wooden boats with interesting designs of dragons and crocodile eyes. I saw basket boats and very long extremely narrow boats, boats that people live on and you trade from. Definitely take a Mekon River cruise out of Saigon if this interests you. I was there last March. The weather was wonderful. Not a single mosquito in the cities along the coast from Saigon to Hanoi.
The other thing I would suggest, is to make a study of boats. There are literally hundreds of different sizes shapes colors and sizes of boats in Vietnam. Many are old wooden boats with interesting designs of dragons and crocodile eyes. I saw basket boats and very long extremely narrow boats, boats that people live on and you trade from. Definitely take a Mekon River cruise out of Saigon if this interests you. I was there last March. The weather was wonderful. Not a single mosquito in the cities along the coast from Saigon to Hanoi.
Aug 31, 2017 20:09:23 #
Thanks, I will be careful. Just got back from backpacking the Cordilleras Huayhuash in Peru and got food poisoning.
Aug 31, 2017 20:10:42 #
Aug 31, 2017 20:13:04 #
mksutton wrote:
Northern Highlands, Dalat, Pleiku, etc. If you can get an aircraft, the Delta with its rice paddies full of water can be beautiful from the air, or on the ground in good morning/evening light.
You might find this site useful: https://www.selectiveasia.com/vietnam-holidays/weather. I saw it snow in Dalat during my first tour in '64-'65. Safe travels! :-)
You might find this site useful: https://www.selectiveasia.com/vietnam-holidays/weather. I saw it snow in Dalat during my first tour in '64-'65. Safe travels! :-)
Thanks sounds good
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