Our First Full Day in Ho Chi Minh!!
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Hi guys!!
As i sit in our room tonight, waiting for the rain to stop so we can shop at Ben Thanh night market, I would like to report that Vietnam is charming with a bit of danger.
On our first day, we strolled aroumd leisurely around HCM (Ho Chi Minh) and checked out the many art galleries and the main capital. Though it was quite a feat to walk around during a hot sweaty day, it sure was a great experience crossing the streets with hundreds of scooters buzzing by without a care in the world. However, we did find a great technique when crossing. JUST CROSS and the many hoardes seem to avoid you. yes, its crazy but it works!
Ben Thanh Market reminds me of Divisoria. Stalls lined up side by side, with variety of wares to choose from. The only difference? You set the price when haggling- which is quite a different approach than most. But the wares are cheap and nice. After doing our haggling, we treated ourselves to Truong Nguyen Iced Coffee which, I must say- is the perfect thing to do on a hot day.
We were just in time for the peddlers to set up for he night market though it was a short-lived shopping experience due to sudden rain.. but the good thing, our hotel was just in front of the night market and so we didn't get soaked!
As i finish writing this, the rain has dissipated and yes, we are going out to try our luck at the night market. wish us luck!
much love,
WGysabs
As i sit in our room tonight, waiting for the rain to stop so we can shop at Ben Thanh night market, I would like to report that Vietnam is charming with a bit of danger.
On our first day, we strolled aroumd leisurely around HCM (Ho Chi Minh) and checked out the many art galleries and the main capital. Though it was quite a feat to walk around during a hot sweaty day, it sure was a great experience crossing the streets with hundreds of scooters buzzing by without a care in the world. However, we did find a great technique when crossing. JUST CROSS and the many hoardes seem to avoid you. yes, its crazy but it works!
Ben Thanh Market reminds me of Divisoria. Stalls lined up side by side, with variety of wares to choose from. The only difference? You set the price when haggling- which is quite a different approach than most. But the wares are cheap and nice. After doing our haggling, we treated ourselves to Truong Nguyen Iced Coffee which, I must say- is the perfect thing to do on a hot day.
We were just in time for the peddlers to set up for he night market though it was a short-lived shopping experience due to sudden rain.. but the good thing, our hotel was just in front of the night market and so we didn't get soaked!
As i finish writing this, the rain has dissipated and yes, we are going out to try our luck at the night market. wish us luck!
much love,
WGysabs
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