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Tourist Trap: Zippo lighters
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If you are sitting in one of the bars or cafes in De Tham or anywhere else in the backpacker area, you will probably be approached by someone selling "authentic Zippo lighters" as left behind by US troops in the Vietnam War.
Of course, they are not authentic, and have almost certainly been made in a local workshop that same day. Don't be fooled by the fact that they have been rubbed in the dirt and scratched a bit.
They are also on sale in tourist gift shops at places like Cu Chi and the War Remnants Museum. I would doubt their authenticity too.
As one US Vet said to me, "Who would leave his lighter behind?"
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At Least Do This: If you really are into collecting war memorabilia, then read up on the subject. Believe it or not, there are actually guide books for Zippo lighter collecters, like the one in the picture, written by Russell E. Lewis.
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gezbelle Wed Feb 28, 2007 01:40 UTC
thanks for sharing your hcmc tips. vietnam is on my list of "to-go" places and your tips have helped. the cu chi tunnels remind me of an experience i had in goreme, turkey in the darkened tunnels. | Nemorino Sat May 13, 2006 14:22 UTC
Yes, I also crawled through those Cu Chi Tunnels -- on my second visit to Vietnam in 1995. The first time, thirty years before, I was glad I could steer clear of that particular area. | hassan_abu Wed Apr 19, 2006 04:22 UTC
Sa-aun for sharing HCMC tips. Well, I actually loved the sweet potatoes (Viet Cong meal). Hope to try the Mekong Delta rive someday. Cheers, Abu | yellowbell Fri Feb 10, 2006 06:09 UTC
Hi Ian, At least you were courageous to get into those tunnels. I'm only 5ft and 100 lbs but I didnt dare. Those booby traps and War Remnants images bothered me, so much for my Red orientation! |
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