Day 4: Sunday - we decided today that we would find some landmarks that we wouldn't be looking at on our tour. So did quite a bit of walking (again) It's great that everything is so close to where we are, but the footpaths leave a lot to be desired! All uneven, and if you're not dodging the broken pavers and debris, you're dodging the motorbikes! But we are getting used to it, all the same. Saigon is a terrific city, and so easy to get about. It has so many rest...

Day 3: The weather has been quite warm, and so have been going out discovering early, then relaxing in the afternnon, before we go out for dinner later when it's cooler. We've been up to our rooftop today, and found the pool and bar. V relaxing! I haven't done a lot of shopping at this stage, but was rapt to find a very well stocked supermarket, a stones throw from our hotel. We were like kids in a candy store, grabbing stuff to take back to the hotel!! So have b...

Day 2: Began the day with breakfast in the hotel. There's something about me and electrical equipment! I couldn't get the toaster to work, so asked a Chef to help. I stood there eyes wide and mouth agape while he stuck his stainless steel tongs into the toaster! Whatever it was the toaster worked and the Chef lived!! First things first, we needed to find a pair of glasses for Alan. So after some orienteering, we set off for Ben Thahn Market, where there are so m...

Day 1 : After a long day travelling we finally arrived in Saigon around 5.30 pm (V time) The flight went well, but Alan lost his glasses on arrival, and after having the staff check the plane (glasses not found) we met our driver and arrived at the Palace Hotel around 7pm. We found ourselves in a very central location, even though we didn't think so at the time! The ride in the taxi seemed to take forever!! After settling into our room we went downstairs to the b...