Vietnam: A Tour of Duty

Asia » Vietnam
February 27th 2008

Published: February 28th 2008

Vietnam is a country with a fascinating history. The food is amazing and different than what we've eaten in other parts of Asia. Pho, White Rose, Vietnamese Pancakes, and many dishes that you wrap yourself in rice paper or leaf lettuce at the table are just a few examples of the foods we tried and loved. Click here for more on Vietnamese cuisine. The main thing we noticed about Vietnam is it defin... Read Full Entry

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Michelle and Travis

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June, 2007 We got married in June of 2007 and figured our backpack through Asia trip had to happen now or never, so we quit our jobs, sold our cars, rented our condo, and booked our plane tickets. Now it's time to teach in Japan and then travel through Southeast Asia! May, 2008 We arrived safely back in Toronto, and we have to get back to real life! We're trying to get the last few entries of our travels posted so please bear with us! March, 2009 We have continued our travels with a short visit to South America: Chile and Argentina!... full info

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Hanoi

Banana flower salad - so good!

Hanoi

Some buildings near the lake

Hanoi

Water puppets

Vietnam

Relaxing on the sleeper train from Hanoi to Danang (Hoi An)

Hoi An - Tailor Shop

From this ...

Hoi An - Tailor Shop

... some alterations ...

Hoi An - Tailor Shop

To this! They were able to whip up four custom suits, and many other items in about 18 hours. The prices were so cheap and we were all pleased with our clothes. Laurie kept trying to squeeze in one more item saying "Aw come on guys! One more!!" but we had to catch the plane!

Old Town

Central market.

relaxed

Even dogs have their clothes tailored in Hoi An. Just kidding, but this guy made us laugh and he kept looking down at his shirt as if to say "I'm so humiliated"

Hoi An - Cua Dao Beach

A nice day at the beach? Brrr, chilly! Still it was great to hire some bikes and subject ourselves to the madness that is driving a vehicle in Vietnam!

Hoi An - Cua Dao Beach

Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels

Travis popping out of one of the inconspicuous openings to the amazing Cu Chi Tunnels. The Viet-Cong used these tunnels to harrass the South Vietnamese army for years.

Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels

A disfunctional US tank, left lifeless in the forest of the tunnels.

Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels

Travis at the shooting range firing an AK47 that was used in the war. The four of us fired a few bullets each. It was so loud!

Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels

Laurie and Lianne get ready to enter the tunnels ...

Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels

Even this picture doesn't really do the tunnels justice. They were pitch black (the light in the photo is from the flash) and in places you had to feel the curve of the wall in front of you. Stifling stuffy air comounded the tight feeling, and in places you had to walk on your hands and knees. We only went about 90 metres and spent about five minutes in the tunnels but we were very relieved to see the dull light ahead that marked the exit. Not for claustrophobia sufferers!