Escape the City

This morning we decided to escape the city and head to the beach about half an hour away. Absolutely stunning. One of those long stretches of coastline that makes you instantly think, “Yep. I could stay here forever.”

The only issue? The ocean apparently took one look at me and decided violence was the answer.

I got in about knee deep before the waves started trying to sweep my legs out from under me. Not gently either. Full “return to sender” energy. One wave hit and I thought, no. This is how tourists end up on international news reports. So I bailed with what little dignity I had left.

Meanwhile, the Squeeze wandered out there like some kind of heroic sea captain completely unbothered while I stood safely on shore pretending I’d made a sensible adult decision.

We got there around nine this morning because by lunchtime Vietnam turns into the surface of the sun. It’s over 40 degrees again today and honestly the heat hits you like opening an oven door directly into your face.

Now we’re sitting at this beautiful little café overlooking the ocean having lunch while trying not to melt into our chairs. Later we’ll wander through the town for a bit before catching a cab back to the resort where I fully intend to recover dramatically near the pool.

Honestly though, despite nearly being taken out by the Pacific, it’s been a pretty perfect day.