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Wind Strait blows visitors away
I visited central Quy Nhon Town one sunny day and wanted to see
some new destinations rather than the familiar beaches. So a friend volunteered
to take me to Eo Gio (literally translated as Wind Strait).
We got on a motorbike at 8am and headed across Viet Nam's longest bridge, which
spans Thi Nai Sea and offers panoramic views.
We then drove through the industrial parks in Nhon Hoi Economic Zone, where only
a few factories occupy the otherwise empty space.
After 55 minutes, we had to ask some kids for the path to Eo Gio. Parking the
bike at an eatery, we walked on a rocky path about 150m long.
Fittingly, my first reaction was that the wind was so strong! I've experienced
wind in Ninh Thuan, where the average wind speed is the highest in the country
at 7.1m per second, but the wind here seemed much stronger. It swept through my
head, emptying my mind of its burdens.
If you love adventure, try to find the places with the strongest wind. Just make
sure that you are not standing on the cliff edge, as the strong winds could push
you down to the sea in a few careless seconds.
The upper area of the strait, a peaceful valley with only grass, wind and rock,
is a great place for couples, who arrive there holding hands and making promises
of long-lasting love. I watched one couple toss some big yellow leaves into the
air. The wind sent them tumbling into the sea.
The seawater here was so green, filled with various types and sizes of rocks.
The gods had arranged them in a very good-looking way. Some bent to the sea
while others clung to the land to make a rock wall.
To get a closer look at the rocks, we went down to the sea. Locals also call the
strait "Eggs Place" because there are many egg-shaped rocks. Although the water
is really pure and cool, swimming is not advisable and you won't see many locals
in the water.
We picked up a few small, pretty rocks for souvenirs, then climbed back to the
valley following the sound of goats.
Eager to sample the local seafood, we stopped at a small eatery opened by a
fisherman almost two years ago, after he saw more and more tourists coming to
the strait for sightseeing.
He led us to the pond where he kept lobsters and sea snails. I have never seen
such creatures, even on TV nature programmes. The lobsters looked fierce and
lived inside hard, red shells. The snails were cone-shaped.
We ordered half of a kilo of fried lobster, some boiled snails, a big bowl of
fish congee and two cans of local beer. All that cost only VND500,000 (US$24).
After lunch, we walked around to observe the daily life of people in the nearby
fishing village.
The restaurant owner said he planned to build a guesthouse for visitors and
offer sunset fishing tours, which would give them the chance to take a fishing
trip with locals and get an unforgettable view, from the sea to the beautiful
strait.
Source: VNS |
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