We got up early again today to drive to the Mekong River. I was really excited about today because I did a research project on the Mekong this past semester in my water management class. I bought a traditional rice hat for $1 and besides looking cool, it definitely helped ward off the sun on my face and shoulders. We took a boat across the Mekong to Unicorn Island. Our guide said a unicorn is a protector in Vietnamese lore. On the island, they first showed...

We got up early today to go the Chu Chi village to see the Chu Chi Tunnels. They were a system of tunnels and rooms the the Chu Chi villages lived in for 20 years and aided in defeating America. The tour was interesting but a little eerie to see the view from another side. They showed us video all about how they killed Americans. They had tons of different traps. Our guide reminded us that to them it is the American War, not the Vietnam War. Going through ...

Today is was raining when we woke up. It didn't rain hardly at all when we were in Bangkok so it makes it seem like a more gloomy place here. We had to get up early to tour a garment factory with a sales rep from Target. It was so hard for all of us to stay awake for the presentations that were given today. I guess it was because we got into Saigon late last night, had to get up early and then it was raining on top of that. Oh well, got to learn to suck it u...