Walking Around Saigon
Three nights in the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh. Touch down on a tropical weather of 28 degrees. It was nice to get a nights rest in Hong Kong, due to part failure on airplane. Got to stay at the airport hotel with all the amenities. Cathay Pacific flip the tab for that.
Upon arrival the immigration was fairly uneventful. Changing some money at the airport and getting some sim cards for our smart phones was pretty good. for 390,000 dongs, you can get unlimited data, text and 15 minutes of phone time and good for the month. Terry had trouble with her phone, but later on, near our hotel, we got her sorted out.
Hotel arrival with cab ordered from the money exchange bypasses all the other trying to get you business is a good move if you are new to the area. so no hassle getting to our hotel.
Unlike our country, these common scene is everywhere, three or four persons to a motorbike and the stuff they can carry on them is just amazing. The shear amount of people is endless, markets are abundant, everything so busy. Thats why three nights is enough.
Starting the trip
First ticket overseas!
Temperature is just right
Walking About In Saigon
First accommodation in Vietnam
Can’t afford a truck, but this will do.
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