Had lots of breakfast to get us thought the day today, packed our bags and left them in reception, paid our mini bar bill and laundry and went for a walk. We walked in the opposite direction to what we normally do and didnt see many tourists. Bough some tiny oranges from a vendor and had an icecream/lolly. Sauntered around for a few hours and then came back to email and downloads photos. They are now on the blog so take a look! I just uploaded the lot of the...

Got up quite late after an interesting night! We were just watching some TV before going to sleep and there was a power cut, but the aircon went off as well, obviously! Then the back up generator kicked in - right next to our room, it was really loud. So it was noisy and hot and sounded like everyone had got up and was walking around.... about 20 mins later it all righted its self, but it was quite funny at the time! Had some breakfast, then planned what to d...

Slept really well so was ready to go this morning. Most of the museums close around 11 and then open around 1 to 2 until 5 or 6, so we wanted to be off earlier. Had some breakie and walked to the Ho Chi Minh Museum, only about 20 mins away. Was only 15,000 to get in and it was interesting. Though like a lot of attractions here, nothing to really write home about! There were millitary memorabillia and some info about weddings and the recent history with boats ...

Didnt have a good night, achy and bunged up, but after another hot shower all was well again. After breakie we planned our day, a trip out to the north east of the city. It wasnt so sunny today, but still as hot as always. We decided to take cyclos out to a botanical gardens and zoo then take in some pagodas on the way back to the hotel. Cyclos are 3 wheeled pedals bikes with a seat on the from. Apparently they are being phased out as they dont really fit in...

Woke up feeling shakey and cold and stiff and bunged up. But got up, had a hot showed, dressed and felt a bit better. Went for some breakie and caught up with emails. Walked out into the sunshine - remembered my sunglasses today! and headed for the Notre Dame Cathedral, hoping for a bit of a relaxing day. Everything is still open even though it is New Years Day, i think they were just pretending to celebrate last night and i dont think a lot of them knew whe...