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Reunification Palace
This is where the fall of Saigon symbolically happened |
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Lawn Art?
This old military tank sits in front of the Reunification Palace as a reminder of the war. It is the tank that the Northern General used to roll over the gates |
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Victor's Flag Position
View from the balcony of the Reunification Palace where the Viet Cong placed their victory flag |
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Troop Count
This map/roster outlines the number of military forces in Vietnam. Note the amount of American troops -- over 400,000. |
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Military Map
This huge wall map details how military forces were to move into an area and overtake the enemy |
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Red Telephone Room
This is the telephone room that was used by high ranking military officials during the war |
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Motorbike Mob
The amount of motorbikes in Saigon numbers in the millions. This is a typical street scene |
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Chicken Soup
Check out the number of live chickens this guy has tied to his bike |
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Roadside Service
We still can't figure out how this guy is able to sleep with all the noise around him. He is the local "auto" repair man |
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Saigon at Night
Taken from the top of the famous bar, Saigon Saigon |
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Cyclo Ride
Enjoying our cyclo ride from the restaurant to the hotel |
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Local Currency
Gold bars are used as local currency to make purchases of all kinds. The classifieds een list house prices in gold bars! |
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Monkey See, Monkey Do
Hugh loves this candid photo of Chris working on the website at the airport. Check out the mugs... |
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Safety first?
Hugh prepares to board Vietnam airlines - on our way to Hoi An |
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