The storm had continued throughout the night and into the early hours of the morning. We woke up to a very wet and grey city skyline. We stayed in until 9am, hoping it would chill out a bit, and it did! Rain macs at the ready we headed out to see what Ho Chi Minh had to offer. Breakfast was NEEDED first. And a huge breakfast it turned out to be! Eggs and croissants with bacon, sausage, mushrooms, tomatoes and fries, and 2 thick strong cups of Vietnamese coff...

Another early rise today, heading to Saigon. When walking to the bus station we stumbled upon a street stall selling Bahn Mi; a French style baguette filled with Vietnamese flavours. We had heard about them but were yet to try one. The filling is normally pork meat and a kind of pâté but we had been told not to ask what the filling actually is :-/! They fill it out with salad, chillies, soy sauce, chilli sauce, meat and coriander. It certainly opens up your...