4 flights, 36 hours and a taxi from Saigon airport to downtown Ho Chi Minh City is what it took to get me from Tallahassee to my hotel in Vietnam where I am happy to find Wifi access right from my room. What a pleasure it was to exit customs this morning and see my name in the hands of a hotel rep who was there to deliver me effortlessly to the prearranged spot I had booked on line. That was $12 well spent.
I have eaten lunch, bought water and made a short walk around this area. So far my impressions of Saigon are that it is far less ramshackle than I expected, it is very hot and crossing the street requires timing and full awareness of traffic from all directions. I have seen georgeous orchids, chrysanthanthemums growing taller than 6 feet and pears almost as large as a football.
Today I feel too beat to be very adventurous or even to take pictures. I will change that modus operandus tomorrow.
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Oh, Ed! This is going to be so much fun! William tracked your flight and knew where you were every minute. Glad you have arrived safely, and we eagerly await your next post. Love you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a flight. Boy, I bet your arms are tired! We can't wait to experience this adventure with you through your eyes.
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