It’s hot and muggy in Ho Chi Minh City, much like a cairns summer. The wet season is coming to a close but there were thunder storms in the distance last night and tonight there is a downpour in my part of town. The bikes don’t stop though. Stupidly i get caught out and end up soaked. Risking a flu now is not smart. And I must remember to take my anti-malaria tablets.
I stop by a local cafe for a beer and a spot of blogging. The manager and owner of the cafe invite me to join them for a drink. The manager can speak good English so as well as enjoying the conversation I take the opportunity to measure their view of things in Ho Chi Minh City. They are positive and think the government is doing a good job but are careful to clarify ‘this is my view’. They come from Hue so are products of the winning side of the war. They are doing well out of Vietnam’s move towards capitalism and happy with that. “We have to embrace capitalism”.
Dinner tonight is Hungry Jacks! Hey don’t judge me too harshly! I think it’s important to include all aspects of life here in my observations…and they offer free wifi. Western music is blaring and amazingly, the burgers and fries look and taste just like they do back home! I’m impressed…sadly!
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That’s a long way to go for a burger! Maude and I are keeping up standards – off for something crusty and French, with a view of the canefields at Freshwater.
I will have to add some dog stories just for Maude.