Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City

Wow is it hot and humid. It’s like a hot wet blanket. Well let’s go into town. Last time we were here it was cooler so perhaps just a quick visit

Within the city, the official buildings are beautiful French Colonial buildings.

Saigon has a famous market so let’s check it out.

It is packed not just with people but stuff. Clothes,bags, jewellery,food and people all asking “What would you like sir/Madam?” With the heat , and such cramped spaces, not very pleasant so let’s choose some gifts and head out. One for 300,000 dong, no too much. How much you want to pay…..more than one….. okay I ask my boss. What colour you want? The bargaining goes on and then finished.

So much to choose from but I am ready to leave. Are you?

All the streets have decorations on their light poles. Each street has its own design. My favourite was the dragon. You liked the flowers, yes they were pretty.

Definitely time to head back before we become puddles. There are a few gardens between buildings but not enough to deflect the heat absorbed in the concrete.

Near the ship , there are floating restaurants. This one caught my eye.

It is spectacular at night.

Tonight is an event called “White night “ on the ship. Everyone dresses in white and there is a bbq in the deck near the pool. Yes I think your white top with flowers qualifies.

The city at night has a life of its own. It is spectacular. If that isn’t enough, there was even fireworks tonight.

We sail today and then Singapore is next. Do you think the time has gone fast… I do. Coffee time!