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We arrived in Saigon at about 4:30pm but it took us around 1 and a half hours to get to the bus station. We found a cab and asked him to take us to our hotel. All was good until we realized that he was on the phone to someone asking for directions. After about ten minutes of driving in the most insane traffic you can possibly imagine, we and the cab driver realized that our hotel was about a two minute walk from the bus station. The cabby was great about it and only asked for a dollar in exchange for our impromptu tour of the neighborhood.
Once we were settled in at the hotel, that was owned by the cutest couple ever, we walked around and found supper. The first night was basically just food and then bed. The next day we decided to extend our stay in Saigon by another day. It cost us an extra 5 dollars each for visa fees but it was worth it.
We did a whole bunch of walking around and saw all the tourist spots we had planned to see. And although I don't regret seeing the War Remnants museum, I can safely say I never want to see it again! I learned more about the Vietnam war in those 60 minutes then I ever could have in school, and it was horrifying! The agent orange aftermath alone had me practically in tears. The way the museum was laid out was really well thought out and heart wrenching. I have made a solemn vow to learn more about the war and Americas involvement! Luckily I had Captain history with me to answer my preliminary questions.
After that sad experience we walked over to the botanical garden/zoo for some much needed light hearted animal fun! It wasn't the best zoo ever but it was only a dollar to get in so, no complaints here.
Then it was on to our hotel and some dinner. We had some drinks at a small pub near our hotel and went to bed shortly after. The bus for the Vietnamese/Cambodian border left the next morning at 11:30am. We are both a little unsure about Phnom Penh based on other travelers reports but I suppose we'll see for ourselves soon enough! It's the 27th today, our last day in Vietnam! It was an experience of a lifetime! If I remember anything it will be the museum, the town of Nha Trang, the food, the venders and last but not least, the time it took me to have the courage to cross the street like a local...which is with a set of brass balls and some luck! Seeing the traffic and as many as 5 people on one moped will stick in my mind for years to come.
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