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Day 9:
A morning flight takes us to the emerging economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City (1.5 hour flight). Our hotel is located close to Ben Thanh Market and the city's main shopping district, so there is much for to explore. For lunch we pop over to the market and inside we discover the little eating stalls.
In the afternoon, we take a leisurely cyclo tour of Saigon and also visit the War Remnants Museum for some perspective on the American War (which was not pleasant), the old Post Office which is still in operation today. We then are forced to take shelter from the downpour (which we have been told happens everyday due to the humidity) in the Cathedral of Nottredam.
Once back at the hotel again we have a bit of a break before we head off for dinner.
Day 10:
In the early morning we take a day trip to My Tho where we board our private tourist boat for a cruise to the four beautiful Islets (Dragon, Unicorn, Tortoise and Phoenix) on the Mekong River. We continue our journey from here by rowboat and stop in on a small coconut candy factory. We then get on the 3 wheeled bikes and head off into the countryside again. Helmets were a great idea, we deduced it could be for the falling coconuts. We are definately going off-the-beaten-track and stop at some local houses to experience the everyday life of Mekong locals, usually hidden from the outside world. The food here was splendid but not all to my liking.
After lunch we headed back to the boats were we got into small canoe boats back to the main boat. Hands stayed well in the boat thanks to Tuan telling us there were crocodiles in the waters! Back at the hotel we all got ready for our final dinner with the Vietname group. Tomorrow we meet the Cambodian group!
Day 11:
Today i make sure i get up early to say goodbye to some of the group who have gone off to visit the Chi Chi Tunnels. I am very sad to see them leave, but its ok cos im going to go see the Ozzies when i get to Sydney and Vikki has promised me food (a roast) and im going to try and see if Ralph will take me out on the training surf board.
I decide to op for (in my opinion) a much deserved rest today updating my blog and reading my book in the air conditioned room! Heaven!!
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