I’ve been in Ho Chi Minh for two and a half days. The hot weather is a welcome change from what I was getting in Hong Kong. With sunscreen in hand, I have seen much of what Ho Chi Minh has to offer.
I have visited museums, Cu Chi city and its tunnels, art galleries and various markets. I took a few motorcycle rides and each time was equally terrifying. In fact, walking across the street is life threatening. There’s so many scooters and motorcycles driving at lightening speed. Luckily with bikes, the driver can swerve around pedestrians unlike larger vehicles. After two days, I have the hang of it. Most times I follow a Vietnamese person out into the traffic. Otherwise I just close my eyes and go.
Tomorrow I am off on a two day tour of the Mekong Delta.
PS. Vietnamese traditional clothing is absolutely beautiful. If I ever get married, I want a Vietnamese wedding dress. I looked at some dresses today and they took my breath away.