Destination: Vietnam

Solo for a Day

Tue, 23 Sep 2003 | By packlightwalkslow | Views [794]

Solo Saigon.   The name rolls over my tongue like the sweet tang of an exotic fruit.   Saigon.   A word full of romance and war, love and suffering.   It’s a word that, once experienced, becomes a part of you forever, imbedded in the deepest ... Read more >

Tags: vietnam, Writings (true or otherwise, poetry or prose)

The Photos

Sat, 23 Nov 2002 | By packlightwalkslow | Views [713]

The Photos War Remnants Museum Saigon, Viet Nam October 1, 2002 A child runs in the street, her naked body ignored by everyone but the photographer.   Burning arms outstretched as if she would fly away if she could.   ... Read more >

Tags: vietnam, Writings (true or otherwise, poetry or prose)

War Remnants Museum

Sat, 5 Oct 2002 | By packlightwalkslow | Views [1991]

There were arranged tours going to the War Remnants Museum, but I figured the museum would be an easy thing for me to visit on my own.   It turned out that going alone was the best thing I could have done.   The museum was incredible, though not ... Read more >

Tags: musings, vietnam

Good Morning Vietnam!

Sat, 5 Oct 2002 | By packlightwalkslow | Views [2030]

9/29/02 Good Morning Vietnam!! I like Vietnam so far!   Went on a city orientation this morning, so that was a really good way to get an overview of the city before we try it on our own.   Then I went into the city with Geoff and Mike to roam ... Read more >

Tags: people, vietnam

Fruit Feast

Tue, 1 Oct 2002 | By packlightwalkslow | Views [654]

Dragon fruit – pink outside, white flesh inside w/ tiny black seeds about the size of poppy seeds. Dragon-eye fruit – These are a lot of work for just a little fruit.   They have a tough brown rind that you struggle to peel off. Then you’re ... Read more >

Tags: food & eating, vietnam

Photos: Vietnam

Sun, 2 Sep 2001 | By stowaway | Photo Gallery

Vietnam

Sat, 1 Sep 2001 | By stowaway | Views [3240]

I started off just over a week ago in Saigon (Ho Chi Min City), Vietnam, after some very long flights there. Saigon is an incredibly busy place, traffic is mad - motorbikes, more motorbikes, trucks, bicycles and even more motorbikes. Currently it's ... Read more >

Tags: airports, ak47, cu chi tunnels, ho chi min city, m16, monsoon, motorbikes, siagon, traffic, vietnam