Mui Ne Sand Dunes

In the red dunes of Mui Ne there are girls ve rent plastic sheets to be used as sleds. Talking to them it is quite clear that this is their way of life, probably chosen by their parents, instead of going to school. They speak English better than other children of their age, but not going to school may end up taking its toll on them as adults. It is part of the harsh reality of many families in Southeast Asia and it is difficult for us to know what is the right thing to do. In any case, one can not expect great speeds as those achieved in the dunes of Natal, so it can be a bit disappointing. You pay no more than €0.5 per pull.

The dunes of Mui Ne are in Vietnam! We were there on a rainy day which was a shame because they must be beautiful when the sun's out, especially being able to see the sea in clear weather. But we had great time because we could slide down the dunes (thanks to ultra sophisticated sleds rented there for the children, commonly called "cartoons"), launching our friends onto the sand ... GREAT!