HCMC day 3- Mekong Delta

We took Les Rives Mekong Delta tour today. Visiting the country side of the Delta is a must when visiting Vietnam. 

The cruise is a fun way to get there instead of the 3 hour bus ride. 

We saw a Pagoda, food market, a Buddhist orphanage, had lunch of elephant fish and Terry got to wrap a Python around his neck! 

We ended the night at the Barbecue Garden and Starbucks which was a rip off! A meal here w beer cost about $10 for two. Two teas and a cake cost the same at Starbucks. Should have cost about 3$ at a local cafe. 

Ho Chi Minh City 2nd day

Wow! What a great day we had today. We took the XO tour City Tour in the morning and the Back of the bike Foodies tour in the afternoon. We went thru at least 10 districts, and experienced the true essence of HCMC Saigon. Mopeds are the best way to see the city. Our drivers were safe, fun, knowledgeable and very giving. 

Vietnamese food is fresh and delicious. 

We ended the day at the "head spinning" Ben Thang night market. 

Ho Chi Minh City - 1st day

We arrived in the morning after a fantastic flight with Cathay Pacific. The seats and service were truly excellent. I would travel with them regular economy anytime. 

We had soup for lunch, a stroll around the hotel, a beer at the Crazy Buffallo and a yummy diner at Quan An Ngon, the bar and restaurant Dave Newhouse and Hue recommended. We did not feel too jet lagged at all. 

Ho Chi Minh City - the Traffic

We spent the first 3 days of our trip in Ho Chi Minh City. The traffic here is indescribable. It comes at you from every which way. Hundreds of mopeds everywhere going around cars and people. Crossing the street is a true challenge and test of nerves. In the 3 days we were here we did not witness one single accident. The traffic is moving quite efficiently even if it is far from safe!