Hello from Vietnam

Hello from Vietnam! Things have been busy these last few days as we have been exploring Ho Chi Minh City.  We went to the war museum as well as explored  the tunnels used during the war. It was amazing how much they built underground. We even got to try them out. 

 

Next we went along the Mekong River and learned about different fruits, wines and other traditional food produced in the area. There was even a rice wine made from snakes! For supper, we learned how to make “pancakes” which are basically omelettes with bean sprouts and pork. The countryside was beautiful and we stayed at a homestay in this area.

 


The following day it was back to Ho Chi Minh City, where I spent the afternoon at the spa and the evening on a rooftop with this view. 


Today we are driving to Dalat. It’s a bit of a trek but the time hasn’t seemed too long. Not sure what awaits us there, I guess I’ll just have to wait and see. 

~Ms. C


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