I thought all we would see was a war torn country and the people would not like us, but I was totally wrong. Vietnam is a BEAUTIFUL country and Americans are very welcome.

We started off in the Northern part of the country, Hanoi. We stayed in the Old Quarter at a little 3 star hotel. It was very nice, clean and quiet, but open the doors to the street and the city

is hustling and bustling.....

After enjoying the everyday city life, it was time for us to head to Ha long Bay for our cruise.

After our cruise we enjoyed more sights of Hanoi and went to a water puppet show. It was like watching Pinnochio. We also visited the Hai Lo Prision. It was also called the "Hanoi Hilton" by the prisions of war. It was VERY disturbing to see how they protrayed the prision. It was totally one sided and they showed that they treated the POW's in a kind manner. There were pictures of them playing basketball in new shoes, having a christmas party and watching movies. I was so upset when we left, but I got over it.

It was then time to head down to the southern part of the country.... Saigon. The name was changed to Ho Chi Minh City after the war. All the people from the city still prefer to call it Saigon.

We visited the War Remnants Museum, the Cu Chi Tunnels, Cao Dai Temple, Reunifaction Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and the shopping markets.

It was a Fantastic trip and I highly recommend it. I can't wait to go back and see more of the country.