Because of all the foreign influence, it makes sense why there would be a giant Jesus statue in Vietnam, even though you don't think of them as a predominantly Christian nation. I feel like this monument goes to show how diverse Vietnam is as a country.
Getting down from the mountain was a lot easier, and before heading to the water, we ate lunch at this nice seafood restaurant. It was very good, since Vung Tau is pretty famous for its fresh seafood. After that, we spent the day on the beach.
It was pretty similar to American beaches, except that the sun was way more intense and the sand was a less fine. We also played beach games at the end which included things like filling a cup with sea water by running back and forth and trying to pop a balloon tied to someone's back. On the long ride back, some people needed to use the bathroom, so we stopped at this small market. There were all different types of fruit for sale, but the one thing that I saw for the first time there was dried deer meat. A lot of the vendors gave me free samples, and it was a lot like beef jerky. After returning back to the hotel, we decided to try out what cheaper food in Vietnam was like. We went to a food court in a nearby mall, and I ate at what I assumed was similar to a Panda Express in America. The food wasn't that good, but it was a unique experience. One thing I noticed is that fast food chains like the one I ate at operate a little differently. After ordering, they give you a number and you sit down. Instead of just waiting for your food, they actually bring it out to you like a sit down restaurant. I guess that's just how it works for restaurants like that. After dinner, I was really tired from the weekend activities, so instead of going out and exploring, I stayed at the hotel and rested.
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