War museum

War... What is it good for? Absolutely nothing... It was most interesting exploring the Vietnam War from the Vietnamese perspective at their museum that has a very strong message for peace.

Cu Chi tunnels

We got to experience the Vietnam War from the Vietnamese perspective in the tunnels they used to hide from the American invasion and the bombing whilst fighting a guerrilla war.

Crazy traffic

There are so many motor scooters in Ho Chi Minh City and many drivers seem to make up their own rules.  Crossing the road is like risking your life, but it is getting a bit easier after successfully doing it a few times now (with a couple of close misses)

Tranquility

Today we enjoyed the tranquility of the Mekong Delta about 1.5 hours from the insanity of Ho Chi Minh City with crazy drivers and hordes of motor scooters. It was a welcome relief. We tasted fresh fruit, a delicious lunch and coconut water.

Sales training

Last night we met Vanny who is a great sales person and wants to be a lawyer when she grows up (she's currently 8).  She came into our restaurant and sold her scarves and purses to help fund her education.

She was smart, funny & confident.

Sobering...

Today we travelled to the killing fields and the genocide museum.  It was very moving and educational.

We paid our respects at the monument as we remembered the millions that perished.

Phnom Penh

We arrived in Cambodia's capital city and got settled in our hotel for the next 2 days.

We headed out to see the town, although we had to wait until the torrential rain died down.  We also ventured into a real local food market where we tried some delicious fruit.