Our bus ride from Mui Ne was not overly interesting. As usual we (the whites) were shoved to the back of the bus. We realised that this is because it gets rather hot here due to the engine! Unfortunately some selfish Russian girl decided she wanted a breeze on her face during her journey which meant every other bugger lost the air con out of her window. Even after i shut her window and told her about the air con she still re- opened it. As long as SHE was comfortable bugger everyone else! Backpackers pahhh!
After arriving in HCMC the rain started. It was strange being in such a big city again. I expected it to be similar to Hanoi and i was right however the city does hold its own charm and the streets are slightly wider.
Our hotel was pretty decent we shared a 4 person room with Alex and Holly which was an experience with my sleep talking antics. After our long journey we had an awesome Indian.mmmmmm!
After a good nights sleep we all decided to explore the markets! it was mayhem! As soon as we were seen by the little Vietnamese ladies it was all go...miss miss...sir....you buy......discount for you! god it was just a headache. The actually grab on to your top and pull you to their stalls. Unlucky for those who grabbed my arms to high there were greeted by a sweaty pits and soon released me! We brought a few bits and bobs and headed off for our after noon of beer!
I cant believe that on the last few days in Vietnam we discovered Bai Hoi. Home brewed slightly cool beer served for around 30p a pint! Why did we not know about this before?? You could however see the Bia hoi stall a mile off as it was the only one packed to the brim with backpackers.
The boys got started and i went for a much awaited wax...i wont go into much detail but this face may give you an idea :S
The following day we decided to visit the war remnants museum. Even though i wouldn't say 'i enjoyed it' it was a big eye opener. I learned a lot about the war in Vietnam and the treatment by the Americans. Worth a visit but not for the sensitive or actually the Americans as i imagine there would feel quite disgusted on many levels with their own people.
Alex was celebrating his birthday and we all went out for a little celebration. We went for Mexican. Me and Dave got him a little cake (which we walked for hours in the rain to find...your welcome) and it was a jolly time. Me and Holly had a bottle of famous Dalat red wine made in Vietnam. It was delicious and has added greatly to my wine experience! mmmmm wine
It was then time to say goodbye to our new found friends. They were off to cross the boarder to Cambodia and we were flying to KL the following day.
We moved hotels as we had pre booked and spent our last day just enjoying the city. Not to much not to little just a perfect day. Do we really want to leave?
Next Stop Malaysia.
To see our pictures from HCMC please click on the link below;
https://picasaweb.google.com/112941139607408893724/SaigonVietnam10thJune15thJune2011?authkey=Gv1sRgCP2vwJH43vLPwwE#
To see our pictures from HCMC please click on the link below;
https://picasaweb.google.com/112941139607408893724/SaigonVietnam10thJune15thJune2011?authkey=Gv1sRgCP2vwJH43vLPwwE#
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