03.11.2024 Saigon, Vietnam Day 4/4

Our final day in Vietnam and we had to be back on board at 1:00 pm and since it is 1.5 hours each direction we chose to stay on board. Myron went to the Spa and Diana downloaded pictures to her laptop.
Diana then went shopping portside. They are all brand name knock offs but she needed a bigger carryon bag for India. Kipling bag for $20 for the win and a Saigon t-shirt for $3.
A little history on Ho Chi Minh City. There are 24 districts consisting of 19 inner city districts and five suburban areas, the first 12 are numbered and others named. Districts one and three are considered the modern heart of the city. Each district, in turn, is broken down into even smaller sections called wards.
First the first three the Vietnamese still call it Saigon.
We stayed in District 1 at the Silverland Ben Thanh Hotel. It is right next door to Ben Thanh Market.
This is the city’s business hub and the commercial core of Vietnam. D1 (District one) is viewed as the prime location and maintains the highest standard of living throughout all twenty-four districts. Vietnamese daily life is still experienced at every corner, and there is, culturally, much to absorb in this vibrant part of town. It’s also a place for banks, international hotel chains, consulates, administrative buildings, and global cuisine.
We attended the 3:00 by Guest Lecture Mr. Will Friedwald: "Elvis:
The Man and His Music."
Dive into the life and legacy of the King of Rock 'n' Roll.
Very interesting. Myron saw Elvis in concert on June 22, 1977 in Sioux Falls. He died less than 2 months later.
Tonight Viking is airing the Oscars. We finish dinner early to see it. Although not dressed for the occasion we walk the red carpet.
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