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April 22nd 2008

I spent a few days in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). It's a very active cosmopolitan city with lots of motor bikes all over. Took a boat ride and it was like I was in Disney World; I went from the hustle and bustle of the big city to total tranquility and lush greenery in an instant once the boat went under a bridge.

Had a great time in Saigon. Not much to see, but lots to do.

Doug

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Saigon StatueSaigon Statue
Saigon Statue

Statue in front of main Saigon Market
Boat in Saigon HarborBoat in Saigon Harbor
Boat in Saigon Harbor

Boat near where I took my private boat ride.
boat trip in Saigonboat trip in Saigon
boat trip in Saigon

Like Disney World, tranquility in the center of a big city.
Manual Fishing in SaigonManual Fishing in Saigon
Manual Fishing in Saigon

People fishing by hand in Saigon
Lots of Motor BikesLots of Motor Bikes
Lots of Motor Bikes

I thought Jakarta was bad.
Saigon CathedralSaigon Cathedral
Saigon Cathedral

Catholic Cathedral in center of Saigon City
Saigon Opera HouseSaigon Opera House
Saigon Opera House

German Beer garden with wifi right next to Opera houses
Lots of Wires in SaigonLots of Wires in Saigon
Lots of Wires in Saigon

Electrical, Cable etc.. everywhere above ground in a big city.
Temple in ZooTemple in Zoo
Temple in Zoo

Next to History Museum






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