Saigon

Saigon aka Ho Chi Mihn City was fun, even if only for two days.  We went directly to the Cu Chi Tunnels upon arrival and that was a mad house of tourists.  It was pretty sobering to see it from the ‘other’ side.  Crawling through the tunnels was a bit claustrophobic for me but still quite amazing.  I passed on shooting guns there as it just didn’t seem right.

We spent some time in the park watching people play a really cool hacky-sack type game and doing exercises.  As we were smoking a j a very very old man meandered by with his cane and gave us a look.  I handed him the joint and he took a few big tugs then handed it back, bowed and walked on…wow…did that just happen?? There was actually equipment set up in the park for people to exercise on so we decided to give them a try…funny shit.

Charlotte had to leave that evening and we were all a little sad.  Just when my French was getting decent (not really) she had to go….James, Kenny and I pressed on.  We found the fresh beer and set up shop on the corner to harass the people selling books, cigarettes and all sorts of things.  We sampled some disgusting snails and some weird shrimp type things. 

Kenny and I had to bounce back to Bangkok and James was heading to Siem Reap…he is going to have an amazing month out here.  I am sad to be going but excited to see my friends and family back home.  Plus, it isn’t too long before I head out again for my next adventure!

Looking forward to Mom’s home cooking, burritos, home grown, family, friends and the things we tend to take for granted at home…..oh my bed!!!!