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Day 2 - Da Nang Travel Diary: A Brush with Bad Luck & Lessons Learned Unfortunately, travel isn't always sunshine and rainbows. On our second day in Da Nang, amidst the excitement of the Dragon Bridge fire and water show, we experienced a traveler's worst nightmare: a stolen phone and wallet. In the chaos of the water spray and the crowd's frenzy, someone had managed to swipe them without us noticing. After the show, reality hit hard. We sought help from locals, who directed us to the nearest police station, about a kilometer away through the Son Tra night market food street. Despite our distress, the walk offered a glimpse into local life, with vendors selling food and souvenirs. However, our focus remained on reporting the theft. At the police station, we found the captain enjoying his dinner. Despite the language barrier, he was attentive and used Google Translate to communicate. After an hour of reporting the incident, we learned that such thefts are common in Da Na...