Saigon scene

                       

Reunification Palace

This is where the fall of Saigon symbolically happened

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

Victor's Flag Position

View from the balcony of the Reunification Palace where the Viet Cong placed their victory flag

Troop Count

This map/roster outlines the number of military forces in Vietnam. Note the amount of American troops -- over 400,000.

Military Map

This huge wall map details how military forces were to move into an area and overtake the enemy

Red Telephone Room

This is the telephone room that was used by high ranking military officials during the war

Motorbike Mob

The amount of motorbikes in Saigon numbers in the millions. This is a typical street scene

Chicken Soup

Check out the number of live chickens this guy has tied to his bike

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

Saigon at Night

Taken from the top of the famous bar, Saigon Saigon

Cyclo Ride

Enjoying our cyclo ride from the restaurant to the hotel

Local Currency

Gold bars are used as local currency to make purchases of all kinds. The classifieds een list house prices in gold bars!

Monkey See, Monkey Do

Hugh loves this candid photo of Chris working on the website at the airport. Check out the mugs...

Safety first?

Hugh prepares to board Vietnam airlines - on our way to Hoi An

                   



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