Day 24: Sat 1 Dec - Saigon

A good nights sleep but still woke very early.  

Breaky was good with both Asian and European dishes.  The coffee, as usual, was not quite drinkable.  Don't know how they could get it so wrong it is not rocket science.  Most of the group were visiting the famous Cu Chi Tunnels this day but I had seen them during my last trip to Vietnam.  

Met up with Kerry and Bob, who had also seen the tunnels before, for coffee near the stunning French built Central Post Office and Cathedral.  Coffee was very drinkable this time.  Kerry and Bob had to clean their bikes (brought their own bikes on the tour) so I went off wandering and to shop.   Ended up at the Ben Thanh Markets near the motel.  Got some table runners and bamboo placemats for Wendy and Tinkie.  Also a couple of sports singlets for Wendy and me.   I dislike souvenir shopping very much and very often don’t bother.   

Met Bob & Kerry again about 3pm and went shopping again, this time to Saigon Square.   

Met the group for dinner, but different people wanted different meals so we split into three groups.  I went with the Pho (Vietnamese broth soup pronounced fur) in a local shop near the markets. Bill Clinton had a meal there in 2000 (photo in shop) so it must be good. And it was great.  

Called at the ice cream place and had single scoop of yoghurt on the way home.  Kev, the ice-cream kid from wayback, had three huge scoops of ice-cream on a plate made of sweet cone.   He certainly loves his ice-cream.   In bed about 9:45pm.