Our guest house was a narrow 4 story affair located of the main roan of De Tham down a tight alley overshadowed by the Vietnamese flag with its yellow star on a blazing red background. A family run affair we removed our shoes and looked at the room.
A spartan affair of two beds, two fans and a bathroom in which the shower hangs on the wall beside the toilet (quite common here) for $4 a night each we weren't going to be picky. The space was clean and while quite warm the fans would cool us. Besides i didn't plan on being all to much sober when i finally made it to bed.
We unpacked and then returned to Sa Sa Cafe to form a game plan. It was still early in the day so we decided to hoof it to the War (crimes) Remnants museum about 30 blocks away.
The sun beat down through the oppressive haze as we took off on foot. Ever few meters we were offered a "taxi service" from a number of moto-scooter riders but we politely declined. Reaching a major crossing we started to learn the intricate dance that is being a pedestrian crossing a Saigon street.
(continued in a bit after i eat brekky and get some of the best coffee i have ever had...)
An Evening of Wine, Cheese and Beauty
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