Last Day at Saigon

My legs are killing me! That's what happens when you walk 100meters under the Cu Chi Tunnel in crouch position! Now we're paying for it the very next day. Despite that little reminder, yesterday's Vietnamese immersion was ... interesting.  I say this because in every story, there are always two sides. It sure was an earful of hearing the Vietnamese side of the American-Vietnam war. it was brutal.  But the effects of war in this country remains evident in everyday life. The stories reminded me of our own Philippine history when our ancestors were fighting colonial Spain and the succeeding conquerors.  It was like David vs Goliath. It was the same story in Vietnam.  But Cu Chi was the evidence of Vietnamese innovation, patience and bravery.  I cannot imagine living a life that time underground!  Moreso, being able to be so crafty.  But I guess that's part of war.  Cu Chi is one place no one should miss when in Vietnam.

going to the Cu Chi :)

Another interesting thing we did yesterday was observe the Cao Dai - a religion originated in Vietnam with influences from the Catholicism, Islam and Buddhism. It was one colorful ceremony.  And a look at a religion that is originally Vietnamese.



Now, a couple of hours before leaving at 1am.. We made the rounds of the museums in HCM (Ho Chi Minh). The Opera House, the War Remnants and the Revolutionary Museum.  And I got to sneak some last minute shopping at Saigon Square too.

the Basilica De Notre Dame, all of the materials used to make this were all shipped in from France

The Opera 

What I won't miss in Vietnam - the HEAT.  Now I understand what the phrase "the heat is on in Saigon" meant - it was the humid heat that makes for really wet clothes and alot of hydration.  You gottta feel it to experience it.

As I write this:  I am saying goodbye to an amazing experience and the nice friends we met.
Thank you to: An Di, Quyen, and Thanh of the Halo Hotel, Mr. Ky of Tuan Travels and Eve from Taiwan:)



Watch out for the Vietnam articles coming out November :)

This is WGysabs, signing out! :)