Gallery: Christmas in Saigon and Moored on the Mekong Delta!

Posted by Steve on January 16, 2010, at 6:40 am | Category: Photos, Vietnam | Leave a comment

Sitting proud on an American M41 tank, destroyed in landmine in 1970. Also a geocache!
Sitting proud on an American M41 tank, destroyed in landmine in 1970. Also a geocache!

After a fleeting visit and two extremes of Cambodia we were looking forward to a month in the famous lands of Vietnam. Cautiously optimistic about the country our first stop was the capital, Ho Chi Minh, where we would be spending a hopefully merry Christmas and an excursion to the Mekong Delta. We immediately loved the place, but like all countries it still had its moments. Did we find Christmas dinner? Just how big is a Mekong Catfish? Why on earth would we be ecstatic that Vietnam is an ex-French colony?

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A Random Travel Photo!

This noisy chap had a bird call that lasted a good ten minutes, alongisde a little dance and a whole variety of melodies. We have a video. Watch this space.This noisy chap had a bird call that lasted a good ten minutes, alongisde a little dance and a whole variety of melodies. We have a video. Watch this space.
This noisy chap had a bird call that lasted a good ten minutes, alongisde a little dance and a whole variety of melodies. We have a video. Watch this space.

Random Travelling Notes

In India, usually there won’t be a blanket to sleep under in your room. Taking a sheet or liner with you makes a much better sleeping experience!