HCMC

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Hi All,
We have made it to the capital where everything seems to be fast. We have spent much of today just sitting in a little (Vespa) cafe by a busy intersection. We have had front row seats, so we have great views of the peculiarities that pass by - especially on motorbikes or bikes. Our record is now five human beings on a scooter - two adults, three children. It is not unusual to see someone carrying eight crates of soft drink bottles, or a full sized (though not wide-mouthed, Jo) fridge (sideways), or two 21" TVs, or... you name it, they can balance it. This is all part of the entertainment known as Saigon!

It rained for the first time on our trip today. The humidity just got so high, it didn't have a choice. Quite unusual for this time of year apparently.

We are off to the Mekong Delta with Vivien and Alan tomorrow for two days. We expect to see a whole different aspect of this astonishing country.

Sorry, no pics this time - the camera cord is in our luggage at our next hotel already!

Lots of love to everyone
Us2

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Photos

Moto Madness 1
We were astonished at what could be carried on a motorbike

Moto Madness 2
Our driver obliging went round a roundabout so we could capture this image

Moto Madness 3
Interestingly the Vietnamese have recently brought in compulsory helmets - but not many of the children wear them!

Comments

[Helen]

Hi! Great to read all about your adventures - keep picking up those cuisine tips! You've taken some amazing photos too - Love Helen

[Taylor]

Hi TC sounds like you're having a great trip!

[Vincent Clan]

Beach Bums returned
Just returned from 3 and a half glorious weeks at the beach and it seems like you are having as much of a good time as we had! Enjoy the remainder - it goes soooo fast. xxxx

[Joan]

Just wondering
You're not travelling with Vivien and Alan from Awakeri are you????

[joan]

Weather
Thank you Mrs Hickey for the weather report......today in the Bay it is foggy (Doddy's plane couldn't land), humid and drizzly. I have three boys inside which is loud, hot and grizzly!!!!

[Rena]

Unreal
Hiya Gals, Great to keep up with your wanderings. Sounds awesome. Been away with kids and clan @ Lake Tarawera. Beaut weather altho not as humid as you have endured I bet!! Back at work a definite downer but looking forwared to hearing more on ur return. Keep Safe xx Rena

[Trace]

Hi
Hi there travellers! What a fabulous trip, can't wait to see the rest of the photos. Really hot temps here 31 today and very windy 130km winds (apparently) - pretending (really hard) that we are in the Bahamas! Look forward to your next update. T xx