Ho Chi Minh City Day 2

*Read about Day 1 here*

So on the second day of our Vietnam trip, we went to the Cu Chi (pronounced Gu Chee) Tunnels where Viet Cong soldiers hid underground via tunnels from the American soldiers. I even got to go into one of the tunnels and experience the dark and hollow route! It's not some where I want to live for weeks on end.. it's so dark and stank. If you're claustrophobic, you're advised not to enter.

Then it is followed by a two-hour van ride then the Mekong delta tour. The highlight of that trip was to ride on a sampan and two ladies paddle us through the narrow stream and knocking into other sampans in the process. :)

 Ho Chi Minh day 2, let's go!

Started with an explanation about how the tunnel works, followed by a propaganda documentary video lol.


Look ma, I can fit into the smallest tunnel!


Just got out of the tunnel, so happy to see daylight!


A selfie with a VC guerrilla soldier mannequin is a must!








Shot some rounds on an M16 rifle.




Demonstrating how to make rice flour sheets used for Vietnamese rolls.


Stopped en route to the Mekong River at a temple where people were in the middle of prayers.


Mid-yawn. :)


Mekong River!




When we reached the village, there was a random mirror outside the restaurant.. so, naturally..






We also had a chance to paddle the sampan ourselves. While Farhaan just enjoyed the view..


Sampan selfie! There were A LOT of selfies during this trip.


To infinity and beyond!






After that, we were served with honey and lime drinks to quench our thirst.


There were many stalls selling souvenirs and typical things like these.


The ride back to the mainland.




:)


ootd at the tunnels.
From Johore to Ho Chi Minh City custom-made shirt: TGJ; Topshop moto jeans; New Balance 574; Vietnam souvenir trucker cap; Hershels Supply Co backpack

It was really a fun experience to walk around the village and look at their living conditions. As we were crossing the Mekong River, which is huge and brown (lol), I can't help but to be amazed at how it used to be one of the busiest trading waters back in the days and how many merchant ships passed through the waters each day. Feels quite amazing to cross that very river. :)

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