Ho Chi Minh City Day 2

Day 2:
Wake up at 5am local time (6am Malaysia time).. Breakfast at 6am.. Nice Vietnamese breakfast.. Eat a lots because got pork and beef.. haha..

After breakfast, we move to Cu Chi Tunnel where it is a must go in Ho Chi Minh but still many of their citizen never been there because of the entrance fee (80000 dong = RM12 = USD4) which is quite high for local people which their average monthly income is USD100+ for lower level and USD300+ for medical doctor while USD6000+ for bank manager.. The range of income is too wide for low income and high income group..

Cu Chi was an important base during the American War, because of its strategic location. The Vietcong built a 200km long network of tunnels connecting command posts, hospitals, shelter and weapon factories. Dug out of hand late rite by hand tools without the use of cement, this amazing network was never discovered by the Americans.

1st experience in handling gun and shooting - 1st gun in my life: AK47, not this phto ya..

 American Tank

 Traps used during war time

 Entering tunnel

 Food Vietnamese used to eat during war time

After lunch i had a funny and embarrassed day with David.. huhu..
First, we had a visit to War Museum..

Then, we went to the Centre Post Office, City Hall and Notre Dame Cathedral at the town center by our own..
Because the tour guide don't want to drop us down since most of us wanted to go shopping..
So, we played explorace from the dropping point to the Notre Dame Cathedral, we went in to the church which with French architecture as it was built on 1880..

Center Post Office of Ho Chi Minh City

Internal view of Centre Post Office

Place where we can make phone call to overseas with lower price

 Church

After visiting, we went to eat baked banana at roadside by an old aunty and buy a coconut drink from another aunty from opposite stall.. Then me and david been cheated by the aunty for 100000dong for 2 coconut which should be about 10000dong normally.. haizzz..

People Committee Hall

At night, we went to Ben Thanh night market to 'sapu' souvenirs for friends and relatives.. The first time having contact with those Vietnamese sellers make me feel like they are very 'friendly' and 'desperate' to sell you their stuffs.. They will put your hand or bag when you are leaving and keep give discount to you only to let you buy what they sell.. Different situation in Malaysia.. haha..

Example of conversation:

Me: How much this?

Vg: 10 dollar..

Me: 6 dollar..

Vg: No.. 8 dollar..

Me: Don't want la.. (walk away)

Vg:  U.. 7 dollar ok? (yelling)

Me: ..... (keep walk away)

Vg: Sir.. Sir.. (chasing me).. Maximum how much you can give? (Pulling my hand)

Me: 6 dollar.. (keep walking forward)

Vg: 7 dollar sir.. very cheap..

Me: ..... (keep walking forward)

Vg: Ok..

Me: ... (keep walking)

Vg: Sir.. You.. 6 dollar.. (Yelling)

Me: ok ok..

p/s: i a bit evil huh.. haa.. 

After shopping.. we went for drink coffee although i very seldom drink coffee in Malaysia..

But the coffee is Vietnam is different taste than those in Malaysia..

One lifestyle i noted from here is Vietnamese like to sit on small chair beside roadside to enjoy their food or drinks.. So most of the coffee shop is at junction or roundabout which can see the traffic while enjoying their food or drink..

After coffee, went back hotel for my 3 star bed.. haa.. End of 2nd day in Saigon..