Robin and Andrea- 07/04/2004: Breakfast in Bangkok, Supper in Saigon

Breakfast in Bangkok, Supper in Saigon : 4 July 2004

We've made it to a whole new country. We're back in the land of Communism, and location of America's great defeat of the twentieth century, the beautiful country of Vietnam. Let the dominoes fall where they may, we love this place. Then again, we seem to say that a lot...
Ho Chi Minh City, as it's now officially called, is a beautiful place. It's less crowded and less overbuilt than Bangkok, and has a very different feel, both modern and retro at the same time. The people are incredibly nice, and it seems like they speak better English here even than in Thailand.
So far, we've hit some nice restaurants, walked around a good portion of the city, and checked out the War Remnants museum, where there's a relatively evenhanded view of the wars faught with the French and Americans. We've also found a nice hotel, some great clothes shopping and even a bit of nightlife.
We'll be hitting the Cu Chi tunnels tomorrow, then up the coast towards the end of the week, ending up in Hanoi, where we will venture out to some amazing coastal landscapes and the beautiful mountain region along the Chinese border. And there will be plenty of pictures!

Replies: 7 comments

Sounds amazing! I really wanna go (I know I know I say that about everywhere you go)! Funny you're in Vietnam for the 4th of July! Things here are well...gonna try and see Biggles and Petra while they're in town. Still on the jury duty from hell here (5 days and they still haven't chosen the jury yet...ugh!) Miss you guys!
Much Love!!!
Posted by Chris @ 07/05/2004 01:38 AM PST

I just realized I used a lot of exclamation points. Very high school of me. I apologize!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Chris @ 07/05/2004 01:39 AM PST

Hi my close friends ,Long time no seeing you.I miss you day and night.Happy birthday, Andrea.The place where are you know is very near by China.Please come back.Ha.Ha!
Now I live with Kathy and her daughter.I love them very much.we are very alive.
Looking forward your reply!!!
Posted by Tony @ 07/07/2004 03:31 AM PST

Hi guys
Well i hope you had a good time in commi land ,here we are ticking along very quite ,but weather stunning,flat clam ,we now got a price of 799 bath with bike ,so if you know anyone send them our way,muksuda keeps talking about you guys ,i think she misses you both ,anyway ,you have a safe trip and we will see you soon.
Paradise palms crew ,matt,tara ,and little chummpy
Posted by matt,tara& muksuda @ 07/14/2004 12:51 AM PST

HEY ANDREA I MISS YOU GUYS DID YOU GET MY LAST MESSAGE IF NOT I HOPE YOU HAD A GOOD B-DAY & THANKS FOR THE GIFTS WELL LUV YA JAN
Posted by ANDREA @ 07/14/2004 05:04 PM PST

Thank you guys for that awesome sculpture! It's really nice and means a lot to us! Can't wait to have you back (at least for a little while, cuz I know you're gonna move to Thailand).
Much Love!
Posted by Chris @ 07/15/2004 07:43 PM PST

Hey guys. . hope all is well. . Vietnam sounds amazing. What are the prospects of you being in Europe on or about Aug. 17 -- 30?
Posted by Patrick @ 07/18/2004 03:01 PM PST