25 degC, 86% humidity
Walk: 10km; total: 93km
We had a BIG sleep-in today - only got out of
bed at 7am!! A leisurely breakfast followed and then we consulted the map for
other places to see (the other boys had gone on a guided tour of the Cu Chi
tunnels). Wendy needed to visit a pharmacy so we located the nearest on the map
and then decided on the Jade Emperor Pagoda which was approx 3km away. Pharmacy
was easy to find and Wendy was able to get what she wanted and we were off to
the Pagoda. Along the way we came across the American Consulate but were unable
to compare the building to the iconic picture of the end of the Vietnam War due
to the very high walls and very low buildings. Apparently they bulldozed that
building and rebuilt. We did notice though, that all the buildings that we
could see in the compound had sloping roofs!
The Pagoda was quite understated but had plenty of character. There was
some sort of film scene being filmed and we had to duck in to take photos in
between the takes. We didn't recognize any of the actors. We took a slow wander
back to the hotel and on the way found a Bohemian Crystal shop that just
happened to sell glass elephants. For those who don't know, Wendy collects
glass elephants, so she bought one. We hope it survives the journey home (it
did).
On the way to get water to take back to the
hotel we came across a market inside a building and bought a few souvenirs. We
found the Circle K and bought water, four beers for tonight, and some lunch.
Back to the hotel to eat lunch and relax. We both had a little snooze and then
Wendy did some work on the blog whilst Greg went for another wander.
Pre-dinner drinks were taken in our suite,
again, whilst we exchanged photos with Bill who is leaving us tomorrow. It has
been fun having him around to break up the predominantly Australian group.
Dinner was Pho at a small restaurant just down the road. It cost us just under
AUD14 for two bowls of Pho, two beers, and some spring rolls.
During pre-dinner drinks, the sky opened up and
it rained like there was no tomorrow. Thankfully, by the time we were ready for
dinner, it had slowed down a bit; there was however a large amount of water on
the streets and we all walked into the restaurant dripping like taps. It didn't
take us long to dry out and the food was delicious and very filling. After
dinner we said good bye to Bill and then Greg and Bob went for a wander, whilst
Mark and Wendy went back to their rooms. Wendy then realized they needed water,
so ventured out on her own. Mission accomplished she retired to the room, and
Greg returned not long after.
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