• Walking in Ho Chi Minh City

    November 20, 2023 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 88 °F

    It was hot and humid in Ho Cho Minh City, so we chose the shady side of the street when possible while traipsing to the local cathedral, which it turns out, was completely enshrouded by scaffolding and closed to the public.

    Win some, lose some!

    Besides, the city itself is an attraction and we enjoyed the sights along our stroll.

    One thing that surprised me was how bundled up most locals were. Despite the heat, many wore zippered hoodies. Long sleeves and pants were the norm.

    The woman squatting beside her dressed up dog is par for the norm around here.

    We passed an apartment building that had balconies covered in signage. Can you imagine living there? At night your porch is likely bathed in neon light.
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