"Vietnam 2005" Vietnam by Foundryman1

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HO CHI MINH CITY

I just like this photo for some reason so I thought I'd post it.I didn't notice at the time I took it that the guy in the foreground has got the same pose as the statue in back.
There are some market shots from Ho Chi Minh City on the things to do page and the Travalogues are some pictures from a van trip from Nha Trang to Quy Nhon along the coastal highway

The Grand Saigon Hotel

This is the 12th floor restraunt atop the grand Hotel.The service is good and the view of the city is nice . we had dinner up here one night, there was a nice breeze and with the city lights and sounds below it was very romantic.There were some bats flying around that killed the mood a bit but it was funny watching the waiters and waitresses pretending not to see them.If you caught their eye when their manager wasn't looking you could make them laugh about it and then they'd be all serious again.

Nha Trang

This is the view from our room at the Yassaka Saigon Hotel facing north.Really nice hotel and cheap by western standards.The pool was nice and the beach was clean

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  • Intro Updated Apr 27, 2005
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  • BillNJ's Profile Photo
    Apr 9, 2009 at 4:09 AM

    Very interesting and informative tips about the street markets in Vietnam!

  • aussirose's Profile Photo
    Apr 12, 2008 at 10:29 PM

    Hiya Chris. Love your write up of your big homepage pic haha. I loved Ho Chi Minh city!! Enjoyed the memories, thank you :o) Cheers, Ann.

  • Mar 26, 2008 at 6:23 PM

    Interesting page. I love markets in other countries :)

  • Don_Wright's Profile Photo
    Sep 22, 2007 at 4:49 PM

    nice page!

  • Azri_Azmi's Profile Photo
    Sep 30, 2006 at 8:43 PM

    Hi Chris, thanks for the Vietnam tips esp. in replying on my ques about souvenirs. Thank you.

  • Sininen's Profile Photo
    Jun 25, 2006 at 8:09 AM

    Hi Chris! Really interesting market tips with great photos! Surely you saw something else in Vietnam as well?!?! It is such a fascinating country, isn't it?

  • ellielou's Profile Photo
    Jun 3, 2006 at 8:20 AM

    2nd trip to SE Asia...and VN & Laos changing right before your eyes! of course, let us know if you want even a mini-VT meet when/if you make it up north!

  • spitball's Profile Photo
    Feb 25, 2006 at 8:53 PM

    Hey Chris, great coverage of the market. I recall entering a similar market in BKK on a hot day, and just the smell alone had me close to loosing my cookies. (of course it may have had to do with the beer I consumed the night before)

  • BerniShand's Profile Photo
    Dec 13, 2005 at 10:03 AM

    nice market tips, I find markets fascinating, you get a real flavour of the country there [no pun intended]

  • Purpleshade's Profile Photo
    Dec 3, 2005 at 7:07 PM

    I'd love to have a look around that market! :) Lesley

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