|
Our expedition began in Hue. We would then travel up the Perfume River to the Vu Quang Nature Preserve. | ![]() |
Although we had a smooth flight, we were glad to finally arrive in Vietnam. We were excited to start the hunt of the pseudoryx! The expedition consisted of the chief; Marga, the zoologist; George, another zoologist; and myself, the photographer.
We spent the first night Hue. It was uneventful.
In the morning, we set off, with a good number of citizens of Hue wishing us well.
The chief had been unable to procure a guide, but he felt confident that we would find an eager guide along the way. Little did we know what dangers would befall us on our cursed expedition.
Continue on to 2. The River
Click on the links below to read the story
Introduction - 1. The Arrival - 2. The River - 3. The Monster - 4. The Bridge - 5. The Palace
This story was created by Heather
Cleary for the UCLA class, IS287a.
Photographs are courtesy of Howard
Besser.