Random Pics- Ho Chi Minh City

On A Cyclo- This guy talked us into a ride. We were convinced that we both wouldn't fit but he squeezed us in there. Not very comfortable and the guy was a bit of a maniac. But we made it in one piece for 50,000 Vietnamese Dong ($2.50.)

Crazy Cyclo dude!

Mike enjoying a bia hoi (fresh beer.) Super cheap draft beer. About 5000 VND a glass (25 cents.) 

 

HCMC is so cool. Great food, really pretty city with tree lined streets. Lots of parks with topiaries and flowers. We've toured a few museums and sites related to the American War. We're sad to be leaving but we can only imagine that what we see in the rest of the country will be just as good.
We're moving on today up into the Central Highlands  to a town called Da Lat where the Ho Chi Minh Trail cuts through the mountains. Should be cooler and a little quieter. We're not complaining but it has been in the high 80's/low 90's everyday and we're hoping to experience a little spring like weather since we're missing it at home.
We were going to take a 7-8 hour bus ride up in to the mountains but then I found a 40 minute flight for $30/each. So off we go to the airport.