Today it was the discovery of Ho Chi Ming City. We started early. The first thing that hits you when going on the street, is the noice!
Thousands of mopeds and motorbikes are crossing the streets at dazzling speed and are constantly blowing their horns. Together with the noise of the motors themseves, it's like a wall of noise coming at you and then.. You have to cross that street!!! The first time you are certain that your life is at risk.
We went to the market. That was quite an experience and odors and colors of all kind are stimulating you senses.
We had a lovely soup for lunch and enjoyed thoroughly watching the crazy traffic going by.
After lunch we visited the Museum of war. This makes you realize how horrible this Vietnam war was and people are still suffering from the after effects of agent orange. We were shaken when we exited the museum.
Then up to the Cathedral Notre Dame and the beautiful post office. Their we had un unexpected encounter: a couple was getting married and while the fotos were taken, some comments in Flemish were made. Yves said: well now it's beautifull but it will not last. Then the groom answered us in Flemish as well: do you really think so? He is belgian and she lived already 3 years in belgium and was speaking Flemish as well. We had a nice chat and wished them love and happiness. We continued our exploration and bought some "raincoats". The are colored plastic bags that protect you from getting wet. The are even different qualities.
We went up to the river Saigon and then back to the hotel where we received our bikingbriefing for the next 3 days. A delicious dinner concluded our first day.
We are now ready to bike!
Today it was the discovery of Ho Chi Ming City. We started early. The first thing that hits you when going on the street, is the noice!
Thousands of mopeds and motorbikes are crossing the streets at dazzling speed and are constantly blowing their horns. Together with the noise of the motors themseves, it's like a wall of noise coming at you and then.. You have to cross that street!!! The first time you are certain that your life is at risk.
We went to the market. That was quite an experience and odors and colors of all kind are stimulating you senses.
We had a lovely soup for lunch and enjoyed thoroughly watching the crazy traffic going by.
After lunch we visited the Museum of war. This makes you realize how horrible this Vietnam war was and people are still suffering from the after effects of agent orange. We were shaken when we exited the museum.
Then up to the Cathedral Notre Dame and the beautiful post office. Their we had un unexpected encounter: a couple was getting married and while the fotos were taken, some comments in Flemish were made. Yves said: well now it's beautifull but it will not last. Then the groom answered us in Flemish as well: do you really think so? He is belgian and she lived already 3 years in belgium and was speaking Flemish as well. We had a nice chat and wished them love and happiness. We continued our exploration and bought some "raincoats". The are colored plastic bags that protect you from getting wet. The are even different qualities.
We went up to the river Saigon and then back to the hotel where we received our bikingbriefing for the next 3 days. A delicious dinner concluded our first day.
We are now ready to bike! Find some pics
After+/-15hours of Flying time: 6h25from Brussels toAbu Dhabi and then 6h00 hours to Bangkok and then 1h30 from bangkok we finally arrived in Saigon.We met with ourguides.One of them is called Tiger.And he is great fun. Now we are all ready to go and explore Saigon. I need to purchase a new pair of reading glasses since I broke mine on the plane. Saigon here we come!
Today it was the discovery of Ho Chi Ming City. We started early. The first thing that hits you when going on the street, is the noice!
After+/-15hours of Flying time: 6h25from Brussels toAbu Dhabi and then 6h00 hours to Bangkok and then 1h30 from bangkok we finally arrived in Saigon.We met with ourguides.One of them is called Tiger.And he is great fun. Now we are all ready to go and explore 
