Had a fab day testerday touring the city and just experiencing the life. Motors bikes are everywhere. Even hard to cross the road. You have to just walk steadly across not looking at the traffic. The 1000,s of bikes just fan out around you. Its difficult to do seeing these vehicles racing toward you. Havent seen any accidents yet.
Picked up a guide in the morning and visited the army musuem. Then met Ho Ghi Ming. The poor guy died in 1969 and has been perserved in this massive tomb in the centre of the city. High security and very cold in the tomb. It was Saturday so there were 1000,s of nationals cueing. My guide allowed us to jump the cues.
Met the group last night. Great bunch of young kids. I am the oldest by 20+ years. Had the best Vietnem dinner last night. Almost broke the bank. It cost 75000 dong or $6.
You can get around the city by taking life in your hands and get on the back of a motor bike. Wasnt too keen so selected a responsible young girl to drive and it was sweet. 15 minutes travel fo .75c not bad.
Tonight we head of on the overnight express into the mountains. Leaves at 9.15pm arriving at 5.00am tnen a few hours in a local bus. The standard of accomadation I fear may deteriorate somewhat. Today the tour states proper with a trip in ricshaws around the city and the afternoon free to explore the old quarters of the town.
Having trouble putting the photos up. This computer tells me its too slow.
Managed to see the last 20 minutes of the All Blacks match. Its amazing the technology.
Will try to update at the next spot.
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