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From: Hamsterwheel
My memories of Saigon…. We stayed at a 5 star hotel, arrived stinking after an overnight bus and were shown to the business floor as we’d booked a suite (was about $40). Sat there noshing the buffet breakfast surrounded by Western businessmen (and a famous UK politician whose name now escapes me) until our room was ready. To get to the tourist area we had to walk down a yuk street that was strewn with hypodermics and human 💩, not great when you’re in sandals. Lot of dubious types about, very young girls selling cigarettes to blokes who seemed far too chatty with them. Clubs full of old dorises you wouldn’t. We did find an art gallery that had super pics for sale, didn’t buy as the one we both liked was not for sale, though eventually the proprietor said we could have it for $40k…. The tunnels are a must but claustrophobic and hot. Enjoyed all the Yanks watching the film they showed there with a young girl getting her “Moat Esteemed American Killer” medal. And had a go on an AK47. Was happy to leave.

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>> Many amusing signs because of the commonality of Phuc	Denc 🗡	12:14:40
>> Phuc Long was a bridal shop but I missed the shot	Denc 🗡	12:16:41
>> French influence, you can get a decent baguette 🥖 there.	Hamsterwheel	12:00:44
>> Before the French	Denc 🗡	12:01:39
>> You are on a charabanc! 😂 I remember the traffic, you wait to cross a road ... [more]	Hamsterwheel	11:58:06
>> Traffic flows amazingly well. They have removed lots of traffic lights ... [more]	Denc 🗡	12:00:15
>> Surprising how well the so called 3rd world works in comparison to the first.	JonH🍕	12:52:11
>> Hanoi was much nicer, much quieter and better preserved.	Hamsterwheel	11:59:02
>> Not the reaction of most here. Hanoi basically sucks	Denc 🗡	12:01:03
>> Locals or tourists? Locals have a bit of history.	Hamsterwheel	12:02:54
>> Visitors , of course the locals here don’t like Hanoi. Saigon is a ... [more]	Denc 🗡	12:05:26
>> My memories of Saigon…. We stayed at a 5 star hotel, arrived stinking ... [more]	Hamsterwheel	12:16:01
>> I have no idea what it’s like at the arse of the tourist trade ... [more]	Denc 🗡	12:22:01
>> 5 star hotels are $100 a night on average. Amazing value. I had a ... [more]	Denc 🗡	12:29:16
>> I’ve remembered now, was David Mellor, in suit not Chelsea strip.	Hamsterwheel	12:30:53
>> There wasn’t a 6 star hotel then.	Hamsterwheel	12:27:14
>> That’s it . Nothing superior.	Denc 🗡	12:32:38
>> Hotel was New World Saigon...[more]	Hamsterwheel	12:37:11
>> The vegetarian buffet sounds wonderful.	Denc 🗡	12:56:42
>> Have to say the food on here lives up to their claimed “ ... [more]	Denc 🗡	13:01:30
>> And the buffet on the Lido deck?	Hamsterwheel	13:21:35
>> The Terrace buffet is excellent	Denc 🗡	15:33:37
>> Bangkok Shocks, Saigon Shakes, Hanoi Rocks...[more]	Opisthocomus	12:06:37
>> Saigon has more of a defined centre than Bangkok which is all over the ... [more]	Denc 🗡	12:13:25

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