Saigon Market

We strolled through a hectic market in Ho Chi Minch City which catered to tourists and locals alike.

“Pho” is pronounced “fuh” so there were some punny t shirts on display.

I got a kick out of the kitty hanging out by the fish display. I saw another one getting handouts from a storekeeper who was eating her lunch.

I also saw some animal goods: butterflies, bats, centipedes, and so forth mounted in displays, as well as a variety of alcoholic drinks that featured scorpions, geckoes, snakes, and even seahorses preserved inside.

Yikes! I know seahorses are endangered in some areas, but I’m not sure about the other animals I saw.Read more