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Phong Nha-Ke Bang – amazing, underground Vietnamese world

Gosia — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 17:21:44 +0000

Phong Nha-Ke Bang is one of the most amazing places in Vietnam. Located about 500 km south of Hanoi, right next to the Laos border and the former Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone. It’s a huge complex which consists of around 300 caves. It’s estimated that underground corridors are 126 km long and a large part of them has not yet been discovered. Park was opened for visitors in 2010 and since then it has expanded its offer. I visited this place in 2014 when Phong Nha-Ke Bang was not as popular as it’s today. Can you imagine a cave that would house a 40-floor skyscraper inside? You don’t actually have to imagine it. You only need to pay 3000 $ and go for a 4-day trekking through the biggest cave in the world – Hang Son Doong. Money is not everything, you have to be patient as well, you must wait in a queue up to 2 years. Sightseeing takes place in only 10-people groups and the place is very popular. However, the size is not the only thing that matters, Hang Son Doong delights with amazing rock formations, stalactites and stalagmites. On the other hand, at its end you can find a 80-meter wall called the Great Vietnamese Wall – an interesting challenge for climbers. The trip is organized by only one company – Oxalis (details and amazing photos of this place can be found here). For those who let’s say don’t have enough time for a 4-day trekking, Phong Nha-Ke Bang Park also offers other cheaper sightseeing options. The most popular is Paradise Cave (opened in 2011), which you can see during a one-day trip. Unfortunately, this was the only cave I visited during my stay in Phong Nha-Ke Bang. Some of the caves were not yet available for sightseeing. The entrance to the cave is hidden in a dense jungle. The scenery of this place looks like Jurrasic Park setting. To see its amazing, huge interior, you have to hike a bit. Paradise Cave is 31 km long and it’s the longest cave in Vietnam, but only 1-km section is available for visitors. On the other hand, I guarantee that this kilometer will be unforgettable experience! The cave is called the Underground Palace and it actually looks like that. Huge stalagmite columns and interestingly lit stalactites create magical atmosphere. I won’t hide that this is the most beautiful cave I have seen so far. The admission fee is 250 000 dongs – around 10$ (children can enter for 125 000). People who would like to visit farther part of this cave can also use a longer 7 kilometer route, but the trips are only organized with a guide. The second popular cave is Phong Nha Cave which can only be accessed by boat. The cost of a ticket is 150.000 VND. You also need to rent a boat 360.000 VND but this cost you can split among 14 people, so it’s better to wait for more tourists to gather. Phong Nha Cave was the first to be opened for sightseeing. It’s also the longest ′′wet′′ cave in the world. The underground river system goes through it. Right next to it you can visit Thien Son Cave (adm. 80 000 VND dong and boat rental for 12 people 400 000 dongs), which, like other dry caves in this complex, served as ammunition depot and shelter during the American War. As I wrote before, the location of this spot was of great importance then, it was right next to the Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone – separating Northern Vietnam from the South. Hang Toi (Dark Cave) is also an interesting proposition. The route through this cave includes zip-lining, mud wading and crossing the river. If anyone looks for a real adventure, Dark Cave is the perfect option. 😉 In Phong Nha-Ke Bang there are many other caves available for sightseeing, they vary in terms of trekking difficulty and admission fees. Park is constantly expanding its offer with new caves. TRANSPORT I only had 3 weeks to explore whole Vietnam, so I decided to go a trip to Phong Nha-Ke Bang with a local travel agency. In 2014 this place wasn’t so popular, so it was the best option to save some some time on transport. I bought a day trip at one of the travel agencies in Hue town and paid around 20$. Indepentent travelers need to get to Son Trach town (sometimes called Phong Nha). You can get there from Dong Hoi, Hue or Hanoi. From Dong Hoi (where the railway station is located) you can jump on a bus to Son Trach (ticket costs 50 000 dongs, i.e. 2€). The main ticket box to the Park is located in the center of the town.

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Vietnam – Sa Pa, somewhere far, far away…

Gosia — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 21:07:11 +0000

We’re arriving to Sa Pa at the crack of dawn.It’s 6 am in the morning, I’m bruttaly awaken by the terrible squeak of the breaks and a heavy hit on the head, when the train bounced on uneven rails. I’ve lost count of these hits, during 9-hour travel in a sleeping car, within this time we’ve covered only 380 km, the distance between Sa Pa and Hanoi. Sa Pả is located in the province of Lào Cai, at the border with China in north-western Vietnam. The landscape of this region is dominated by Hoang Lien Mountain range, which is the south-eastern extension of the Himalayas. The biggest peak is Fan Si Pan with the height of 3143 meters above sea level. Sa Pa region is very diversed culturally, with more than 20 ethnic minorities. Each one has its own language, traditions and customs. Largest groups are tribes: Hmong and Dao (Yao), Giáy, Pho Lu and Tay. In Sa Pa, you’re most likely to meet women from Hmong tribe who can be recognised by a distinctive black hat and women from Dao tribe who use traditional red scarves with white border as a headwear. Lao Cai province is one of the poorest in Vietnam. Ethnics minorities live in small villages scattered across the region. In order to explore it, it’s better to use local guide services. Quite a large number of Sa Pa residents speak English, which is not typical in Northern Vietnam, so there’s no problem with communication. During the trekking with local guide, in addition to admiring amazing views, you can learn a lot about the culture of local communities and about life in the Lao Cai region. Whether we like it or not, such a journey is always accompanied by a group of women who hope that in exchange for their assistance, they will receive a tip or at least we buy some of their products. As a result, they go with tourists for miles, causing remorse. But that’s their tactic. Also children, instead of going to school, sell the goods. They often cover the long distances from one village to another, in order to sell souvenirs and financially support their families. Buying anything from them, does not help but even makes matters worse. It confrims these people that this is the most effective way to earn money. During visiting the villages, you can see the harsh conditions of living in this part of Vietnam. Villages are neglected, and a large part of the houses are almost completely destroyed. Some of the buildings are located in the areas at risk of mud avalanches, which often results in tragedy. It’s also heartbreaking to see how animals are treated there. The Vietnamese generally have a ‘specific’ approach to animals, while in the Lao Cai region, they are used to make money as “tourist attractions” in a an awful way. The main tourist centre of this region is the town of Sa Pa. It appeared on the map only in the 19th century, thanks to the French who created a military base here. During the French occupation, Sa Pa was an escape from oppresive heat in Hanoi. In winter, dense fog or even snowfall are common for this area. The best weather conditions occur in autumn and spring, when the temperature is optimal for hiking. Until recently, Sa Pa was a peaceful mountain town, but it’s changing now, this place is becoming more and more popular. Stunning mountain landscapes, picturesque arable terraces and rich culture attract more and more tourists. Most of the population have been engaged in agriculture and breeding. Due to the development of tourism, the standard of living in the region has greatly improved. Hotels offer local guide services, some of the residents offer accommodation in their traditional homes or sell their products. In Lao Cai region you can visit a lot of markets you can try local delicacies and purchase traditional products: like clothing, jewelry or handmade pillows and blankets. Sa Pa town is small enough to see everything there on foot. An interesting point is the Catholic church erected by the French in 1930. It is also worth climbing Ham Rong mountain, where you can admire panoramic view of the city and the mountains. The ideal place to rest is a pond located in the city centre, the main spot for social gatherings. Transportation: The journey to Sa Pa takes about 9 hours. There are overnight trains with sleeping cars. Tickets should be booked earlier, especially during the high season. The train is coming to Lao Cai town. From Lao Cai you can take one of the regular buses going to Sa Pa. To Sapa you can also get by bus from the My Dinh train station in Hanoi. This is a cheaper and faster option. The journey takes about 6 hours and costs 10-18$, buses (Sapaexpress, Ecosapa, Hung Thanh, Sapa Shuttlebus) are not equipped with toilets and arrive at Sa Pa in the early hours which can be burdensome.

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Girl on a (dangerous) Trail – roads safety…

Gosia — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 10:55:50 +0000

Before I went to Georgia, I’d thought that I’d seen everything on the roads. There were roads in Mexico, especially those in Mexico City, provided me adrenaline comparable to bungee jumping. There were no rules, except for one – parking ban, which, as a matter of fact, didn’t improve my situation. It was hard, even today I still remember these dilemmas before going through pedestrian crossing, cutting 7-lane, busy road. To make matters worse, I felt constant uncertainty there, whether a driver, driving a 7th right lane, would begin to make a sudden turning left without warning. The entertainment comparable to watching a good psychological thriller was watching roundabouts during rush hours. I was impressed by drivers’ courage who were driving against the current and those driving with the current, that was really good performance. And how about with the police, the guarantor of the road safety… Everybody knows that Mexico City is overcrowded and not always safe. Hence, the logic of the police is to use the sound signals normally during patrols and turn them off to intervene, so that they do not scare the criminals. As long as it’s logical for the crime prevention, for the pedestrian it’s not. I have to admit, driving a car in Mexico is an art. First of all, it requires major psychological skills, behavioral reflex, the ability to read body movements and gestures, possess relevant interpersonal skills and finally the so called “road assertiveness” must be mastered there. The roads in Vietnam are a separate subject for the book, but I’ve described these issues in a modest post (you can find it here). It would seem that the situation here is better than in Mexico, because there’re mainly scooters on the roads. But believe me, even sitting on the edge of a plane before skydiving doesn’t give such adrenaline like a change of light for the red in the middle of a pedestrian crossing on the busy artery in Saigon. After all these adventures, I thought that the “driving culture” in Georgia won’t differ significantly from the European standard, but I was very wrong. While crossing the road in this country, on the basis of previous experience, it was no longer an impression for me, but traffic observation from the back seat of so called “marshrutka” was a truly spiritual experience. But maybe I’ll start from the beginning. Marshrutkas are popular means of communication in Georgia. Cars, transporting people often belong to private individuals, which unfortunately affects their technical condition. The basic principle in Georgia for the choice of the means of transport is to assess the quality of the windscreen window. If it’s broken, you should look for another means of transport. But the problem is when we get into the car, where it turns out that a cautious driver covered the windscreen. In this situation, all we have to do is pray with the driver. Let me put it this way, praying before driving is a ceremony in Georgia. Cars are equipped with all kinds of rosaries and pictures. WIthout a prayer, you can’t move. Of course this activity is repeated on the road mainly before and after overtaking… In addition, there’s another element in Georgia that I havn’t met in any of the previous countries. The popular means of transport are Japanese cars that are much cheaper. Of course, I must admit that Japanese production cars are valued for quality but they have one basic flaw – for the God’s sake, the steering wheel is on the right! At the first overtaking we lead our strenuous intentions towards the altar made by the driver, and belive me after the drive you can recite the entire apocalypse from your memory. However, it’s not the end, the situation is further complicated by the herds of cows, horses and goats, which, without any discomfort, just walk the road. To make matters worse, the areas in Georgia are imposing additional precautionary measures, as the gas pipes are right to buildings. And how does it look like in practice? Take a look 😉

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Girl on a Trail – Vietnam war, lost victory?

Gosia — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 19:56:20 +0000

Vietnam War is the most brutal conflict since World War II. Sophisticated techniques of tortures and killing, chemical weapons like: agent orange, napalm or phosphorous bombs, and thousands of dead and wounded. So it isn’t surprising that in memory of the Vietnamese, the war is still alive. Just take a short walk along the streets of Hanoi and you’ll see the remnants of the war…. The first point in Hanoi – Long Bien bridge. Its story dates back when Vietnam was a French Colony. It was built at the beginning of the 20th century and was one of the longest bridges in Asia. Architect of this great achievement of engineering, General Governor of Indochina – Mr Paul Doumer (later president of France) modestly named it after his name. March, 7 pm, the thick fog rises over Hanoi, which is typical at this time of the year. Ahead of me appears wooden, damaged bridge. At the moment, the bridge barely remembers the times of its greatness, but its appearance perfectly matches its role – the symbol of the Vietnamese resistance against the USA. Due to its strategic location (it was the only bridge linking Hanoi to the main port of Haiphong) during the Vietnam war, it was one of the most bombed points in Hanoi. In order to halt the bombing of the bridge and its reconstruction, the Vietnamese were using American prisoners. Next point – Hoa Lo prison, better known as a Hanoi Hilton. From the outside, it looks pretty decent, unfortunately appearances can be deceiving… What’s inside? The exposure is divided into two parts. The first in the drastic way depicts the times of the French Colony. You can see a variety of torture tools and claustrophobic rooms. The second part shows the conditions in which American POWs with John Mccain were held during the Vietnam War. Pictures show happy prisoners playing chess, planting trees, or adorning Christmas Tree… Around 700 km farther, I’m landing in Khe Sanh – an old American base near the border with Laos, and more precisely route 9, used by the North Vietnamese Army to cross the Vietnamese border. At the end of the 60’s the historic battle took there place. After the bloody battle and the siege which took 77 days, the U.S. Marines managed to keep the base. Khe Sanh base is located approximately 23 km (14 miles) south of the famous Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Between 1954 and 1975, it separated Northern Vietnam from its Southern part and in fact, it was one of the most militarized areas in the world then. As a result of the intense bombardments of the surrounding area, a complex of tunnels was built to protect the local population. It is estimated that between 1966 and 1972 The U.S. Army dropped about 9 thousand tons of bombs in this area, which per capita is about 7 tones!!! The tunnels were digged with simple tools to depth of 30 meters and a length of 2 km. There were kitchens, separate “rooms” for families and hospital. At three levels, approximately 300 people lived here. Despite numerous raids on this area, no one was killed. In the Southern Vietnam, close to Ho Chi Minh City (former Saigon), there is also a network of tunnels, called Cu Chi. Their construction began during the French occupation. This is part of a wider underground system of 250 km long, reaching the border with Cambodia! During the Vietnam war, they were used to lead guerrilla warfare, and some of them were passing just below the American bases! They were also the ways to supply weapons and food, as well as a safe place for local people. Americans unsuccessfully tried to destroy the tunnels by sending there their soldiers. Specially trained soldiers, so called “tunnel rats”, armed only with weapons, knife and flashlight, had to go through very narrow tunnels, encountering on the way to the various kinds of traps, what was the survival rate of them, you can guess… Another way was using defoiants in order to damage dense greenery which hid tunnels. Eventually, the air raids performed at the end of the war, destroyed some of them. After visiting Cu Chi tunnels, I went to the so-called The War Remnants Museum, formerly known as the Exhibition House for US and Puppet Crimes. The external eposition of various types of military equipment does not indicate its true character. Inside there are horrific war pictures, presenting the effects of the use of an agent orange, napalm and phosphorous bombs. The use of chemical weapons has had far-reaching consequences because it led to increased morbidity and it was the cause of impairment in later generations. On Purpose, I do not present my comment in this post. You know, every country has its own version of history, and besides, it’s said the winners write history… but can any war be considered in the category of winning? It seems to me that, as far as we can tell, North Vietnam defeated the United States, saying that it won is questionable. ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]

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Vietnamese market

Gosia — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 12:35:26 +0000

Vietnamese market it’s one of these places which are must while visiting Vietnam. Local markets, stalls with various products are everywhere. The trade in Vietnam seems to be a primary branch of Vietnamese economy. Vietnamese people sell everything and everywhere and I can guarantee that every needed things you’ll find in this country always close at hand irregardless the time of the day or night. It doesn’t matter if it’s dy or night, trade here is always flourishing. Who knows, maybe somebody would have a taste for a watermelon at 2 am… There’re also a various ways of sale. Goods can be sold straight from the car, and even a composition of the goods can be a real masterpiece. Another way… straight from the bike… or traditionally from the stall… Sometimes on the ground…. Very popular is also peddling… There’s also a sloth option, without getting out of a car you can buy everything straight from the stall located on the road 😉 Every space is used in Vietnam… So what can we buy in Vietnamese markets? Before all, various fruit, those well-known and exotic ones. Among local delicacies are: lichee, longans, “hairy” rambutans, carambolas, called also star fruit or stinky durians (you can read about them here) and huge jackfruits presented in the photo below. A very interesting fruit is citron, colloquially called Buddha’s hand from its characteristic shape. It’s used for the jams or marmalades and its juice is used as citric acid. In Vietnamese markets you’ll find a lot of vegetables which are the base of the Vietnamese cuisine. The most popular is chayote, prepared in various ways. It can be baked, grilled or cooked (green vegetable next to carrot in the picture). The vegetable which looks like cucumber is called bitter melon. In order to reduce its bitter taste, the flash must be sprinkled with salt. Another popular ingredients are water spinach and watercress which tastes similar to mustard. An interesting vegetable, presented in the picture below is daikon, which resembles big parsley. You’ll find in many dishes like: soups, gravies or salads. Thin and long vegetable which looks like green beans is called cowpea. There’s also one thing which you can find on every Vietnamese market – it’s the main Vietnamese export good – delicious, exceptional, aromatic Vietnamese coffee. More about this amazing drink you’ll find here. Most Vietnamese flats aren’t equipped with kitchen so in the markets you’ll find a lot of dried fish and seafood which are easy to storage. Of course you can buy there also fresh fish and seafood… but trust me, after the hot day is better to keep off these stalls. The same is with meat…. In Vietnam you can easily spot French influences, because this country was under French rule for almost 100 years. French colonizers introduced to Vietnamese menu new products like: bread or sweet buns. It’s very hard to find dairy in Asia, except Vietnam. Butter, milk or cream are legacy of the French. However, if you want to taste it, you must bear in mind one thing, it’s production sometimes doesn’t meet with French standards, as you can see in the picture below… Some stalls seem to be modelled after those in France which are famous for elegantly arranged goods. Another French delicacy which can be spotted in Vietnam are frogs… 😉 Unfortunately you can buy there also turtles. As you can see, the visit on a Vietnamese market can be interesting experience and a very good introduction to getting acquaintance with Vietnamese cuisine. ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]

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Hoi An – a peaceful meeting place

Gosia — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 06:54:46 +0000

Hoi An is by far my favorite place in Vietnam. Its name means “peaceful meeting place” and in a fact this translation describes this place accurately. Apart from quite a big amount of tourists, it’s a very peaceful place where you take a break from the noise of mopeds. Hoi An is an exceptional place, where influences of different cultures mix together. Between 15th and 19th century, the town was an important port on the so called “silk route”. A lot of sailors from Asia or even Europe called at this place. However, sailors from China and Japan were the largest group here, that’s why they had major impact on the architecture, which we can see nowadays. In Hoi An you can find more than 1000 traditional, merchant houses, built from wood and brick, usually painted in yellow. Numerous shrines and pagodas represent an amazing mix of Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese influences. These, beautifully adorned buildings remind Hoi An glory times. The most popular relic is Japanese Covered Bridge, painted in pastel – pink color. It’s regarded as the symbol of the town. Hoi An is a colorful town, which makes i tan unique place. Nowhere in Vietnam, you won’t find so many colorful shrines and buildings, as here. The real attraction is a stroll after dusk. Then, the streets are illuminated by beautiful, colorful lanterns and numerous restaurants and shops are filled with people. It’s hard to believe that in the ‘90s Hoi An authorities were going to build modern blocks of flats in the place of historical buildings. Interestingly, the person who saved the city form destruction was Kazimierz Kwiatkowski – Polish architect. Thanks to him, historic part of the town was reconstructed and Hoi An gained popularity. Apart from a large number of tourists, Hoi An hasn’t lost its authenticity. In the surrounding of historic buildings, the life goes on. Just in front of the entrance to the shrine, we could see neatly hanging clothes, which seemed to be an inseparable part of this place. A little big farther, a few older Vietnamese were sipping the best in the world Vietnamese coffee and watching street vendors. After the intensive sightseeing you can go to have some rest at the nearby beach. ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]

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Recipe – How to prepare Vietnamese coffee?

Gosia — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 20:07:11 +0000

To prepare Vietnamese coffee, you need special coffee maker called Phin, but you can also use coffee filter. Phin is a very simple device. It consists of a jug where coffee is placed, lower land upper lid. We also need Vietnamese coffee and sweet condensed milk. Fill the cup with small amount of milk. Warm the phin up in hot water. Then add 4 teaspoonfuls of coffee. Coffee should be very strong so this amount is for one cup. Next screw the lower lid. Pour boiling water but only to the lower lid. When coffee soaks, add the rest water and put upper lid on it. Coffee percolates form 3 to 5 minutes. After this, we can drink this delicious beverage. Check out more about Vietnam here!

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Vietnam – paradise for coffee connoisseurs

Gosia — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 06:49:40 +0000

Coffee is mainly associated with countries like Brazil Or Columbia but in fact Vietnam is the second largest producer of coffee in the world. Being a hopeless case of coffee drinker I could write about Vietnamese coffee endlessly. It’s a very thick and aromatic beverage with inimitable taste which combines a little coffee bitter taste and the sweetness of caramel and chocolate. But it’s not the end… The process of roasting is unique. Sweet, chocolate taste is the result of adding butter or vegetable oil. Beans roasted in this way have a little bit greasy, glistening texture with intensive brown color. Taste can be intensified by adding sugar, vanilla or cocoa. Beans are roasted slower in a lower temperature which prevents fast oxidation and burning beans which happens during traditional way of roasting. Grinded beans are bigger than in well known brands. Vietnamese coffee aroma also results from the different way of infusion. In Vietnam you don’t need expensive appliances to make it. Vietnamese use very simple device called Phin. Process of infusion is like a ritual and what’s the most interesting, it’s prepared right in front of customer’s eyes. To prepare this beverage they use sometimes sweet, condensed milk. Traditional milk is rarely available there in view of the hot climate and the lack of fridges in Vietnamese houses. Coffee there can be served in a lot of ways: Ca Phe Den Da – black iced, Ca Phe Sua Da – black iced with condensed milk. Another interesting option is something similar to cappuccino called Ca phe trung. It’s served with a raw egg yolk. Before visiting Vietnam I wouldn’t have thought that I could taste raw egg yolk, especially in the place where sanitary conditions sometimes leave a lot to be desired. Eventually, my curiosity prevailed rationality. My stomach endured this test in contrast to my palate. This coffee was too sweet even for a sweets lover like me. In Vietnam you can buy the most expensive and reportedly the best coffee called Ca Phe Chon or Kopi Luwak. Its uniqueness is connected with special production process. Beans are eaten by civets – animals resembling weasels. Picky civets choose only the best beans. Partially digested beans are rinsed form their feces and dried. In view of their limited capability, Ca Phe Chon is very rarely available. Coffee produced in this way is very mild and aromatic. It costs even 50$ per cup! Don’t be misled by labels in the supermarkets, where you can buy it very cheap. In fact it isn’t “produced” by civets but synthetic enzymes. The most popular producer is Trung Nguyen Coffee Company Ltd. Coffee made by this company is available on the Internet. Pay attention to the numbers on the package. The higher the number the better the coffee. ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]

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Real Saigon… How to survive on Vietnamese roads

Gosia — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 02:02:24 +0000

Our funny story with the hotel wasn’t the only attraction which we had during first day in Vietnam. Starving and exhausted after long journey, we decided to go out for a delicious Vietnamese meal. As experienced drivers, we thought that we had seen every possible thing on the road but as it turned out later crossing Vietnamese streets is a real challenge. Vietnam is a real traffic jungle in the literal meaning of this world. Just imagine agglomeration with at least 7 million people and no traffic rules. Crossroads with traffic lights and pedestrian crossings are thin on the ground. When they exist they can look like this… During watching people who were crossing the street, we observed one elementary law which ruled this breakneck activity. Firstly you should absolutely put aside popular European belief of your pedestrian rights and realize that in fact you are an obstacle on the road. Secondly to cross it safely, you should look ahead (looking around can lead to heart attack) and try to go in a calm and firm pace. It sounds good in theory, but in practice? Just take a look… After at least 30 hour journey on a “flight diet” and smelling beautiful food aroma form the other side of the street, what else could we do? We made this first, timid step. Our target seemed so close and so distant as well. During crossing the street we’re observing buses, tracks and mopeds going in front of our eyes. Finally reaching the curb was similar to making first step on the Everest peak. It’s not the end local traffic attractions. Vietnamese people use mainly mopeds. They are used to transport everything, starting from household appliances, construction equipment and ending on livestock! The most bewildering thing was frequent sight of: 6 member family, breast – feeding mother or man who decided to transport a big wardrobe. We weren’t alone in our amazement by Vietnamese performances on the road. During our stay in Ho Chi Minh (former Saigon), we saw repeatedly an Australian in the nearby bar. Every day he was sitting in front of the street and sipping beer. Later it turned out that our Australian friend loved spending holidays in Vietnam and watching traffic! Indeed, this thing is really fascinating! ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]

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