Arriving at Ho Chi Minh
To celebrate finishing our tertiary studies at last, my best friend and I decided to head of on a holiday overseas. For both of us it was our first time overseas, so perhaps we should have picked an ’easy’ country to visit, but after taking advantage of some flights that were too cheap to pass up, we were soon on our way to Vietnam. We were armed with our trusty Lonely Planet guidebook, as well as all sorts of advice from our well-traveled friends and family, but still we were unprepared for the sight that greeted us when we arrived. The airport at Ho Chi Minh is disturbingly quiet: it’s a place where you could just about hear the proverbial pin drop. Armed guards line the walls, and the place has a solemn air. But when we left the airport, the contrast couldn’t have been more different. The air was thick with the sounds of thousands of motorbikes, and crowds of people clamored past, talking and laughing and offering us a ’cheap’ taxi or motorbike ride. Fortunately, our hotel had booked us a taxi, so we clambered in and took in the sights as we were taken to our hotel. All of Ho Chi Minh was like this to us: it was an astounding array of amazing contrasts. The people are vibrant and friendly, and quite good at separating you from your money by offering up their wares of textiles, fruits and snacks, and slightly dodgy tour guide services. My tips for traveling around Ho Chi Minh are, simply, just take it as it comes, and enjoy the noise, the bustle, and the heat. Oh, and when it comes to crossing roads? Do so very slowly, and very carefully—the traffic will navigate around you.
How does a val d’isere ski contest sound to all of you? You guys should really put your names forward, this would be such a cool way way to spend next year!
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