After 26 hours of flying, 3 times through security, shuttle buses, airport trains and choosing the slowest line at immigration, I’m here! Saigon (everyone seems to still call it that in spite of the official name being Ho Chi Minh City) is PACKED. With people, houses, smells, sights, moterbikes that park on the sidewalk when they are not driving on the sidewalk. Monday was spent arriving, unpacking, meeting the others on this tour (we are a group of 12), and the orientation talk and dinner here at the Grand Hotel Saigon. The other solo traveler (Judy from Florida) and I ventured out for a couple of hours walking around and taking our lives in our hands with the traffic but it was great getting a first look at the heart of this city.
Today, Tuesday, we will visit the National University for an intro to the history and culture of Vietnam, the Re-Unification Center, the cathedral, City Hall and the Post Office. Pictures as soon as I make some.
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Debbie, I’m excited to hear about your solo journey with Road scholar. That is my tour of Choice when I travel alone. I haven’t done it yet, but I will!
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Hi Janelle, It’s my first Road Scholar trip – I’ve heard many wonderful things. So far, it is terrific – very well organized and works really well for the solo traveler.
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