Saigon, Viet Nam

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June 15th 2007

Published: June 15th 2007

Well, so far I have to say my favorite two countries are Cambodia and Viet Nam. The People have the biggest smiles, and they're so willing to help. The bus trip from Phnom Penh was nice and easy; we stopped once on the road, and customs and immigtation at the border was a breeze, probably because the bus company that runs the buses do it every day - very quick and organized, and no extortion! I... Read Full Entry

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Sandals were made from the blown out tires of US tanks and trucks.

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One of the tunnel openings.

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An opening to one of the bunkers. They had bunkers for comunication , storage, attending to the wounded, cooking/eating, and sleeping. Of course, the roofs in those days were much better hidden!

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This is the little kitchen for the restaurant across the alley, where I ate breakfast one morning. Quite efficient!

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My tour agent in Saigon; she showed me where to get good Vietnamese coffee for 5 dong (about $.30 US). The guy sells it out of his mother's kitchen, around the corner from the agency, in an alley. It was really good coffee; I bought a half kilo bag from him.

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None of the eggs are refrigerated around here, and they're OK!

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The crabs at the local markets are so fresh, they're still blowing sea bubbles!

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Here's a sweet young girl preparing some see eel; just another chore for her.

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Here are a few items to be found in the meat section of one of the local market. Heart anyone?

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I couldn't understand the lady who told me what this was; she kefp pointing to her spinal area.

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Would you like large or small intestines today?

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These pig's ears were HUGE!

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This is what the inside of jack fruit looks like.

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I bought some oranges from this woman. The rind was a deep green, the flavor was just OK. The Vietnamese really do walk around balancing two containers hanging from a large stick, and they really do wear those hats!

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Check out this wad of electrical wires. It's like this on every city street.

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It's so hard for me to believe people aren't hot here! They really take cover from the sun, and you see many people with covers over their face to protect them from all the fumes blowing in their faces. My eyes actually sting when I'm just walking, and a car passes. I don't think there are emissions laws here yet.

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