Took a walk this morning after breakfast ($4.29 with $1 tip) to look at my next hotel, the $20 a night one. About a 30-minute walk North of where I am, there was even more construction near there, and the hotel didn't look any nicer than the one I'm at ($8 a night).  So after I got back to my hotel I did some more searching and found one that looked good for $8.50 a night, booked 7 nights. and canceled the other one.
It's early I know, but I'm having mixed feelings about Vietnam. I love the area, the beach is close, the food is good (and cheap) the Vietnamese beer is good (and Cheap) But the people (except those your doing business with) seem to be just tolerating you. A smile and nod in their direction gets you a blank stare, or sometimes a glare. Totally unlike the warmth you feel from the Thai locals. Like I said it's early, and it could just be the area. There are lots of construction workers,  incredibly hard work at low pay that probably see me as an entitled tourist who could care less about them.
In the meantime, I'm enjoying the weather, the low cost of living, and of course the beach!
Planning on being in DaNang for two weeks then moving South to Hoi An, have heard it's much quieter down there :) I'll keep ya up to date!