Sights of Saigon

Although our main purpose here is to get to know our new daughter, we have managed to see a few sites in Saigon, including the Jade Emperor Pagoda, the Botanical Garden and Zoo, and the Ben Thanh market. We're off to the Cu Chi Tunnels today. We hope to go to the Mekong Delta and back to Vung Tau next week.

Outside the Jade Emperor Pagoda

An alter inside the Pagoda

The Botanical Gardens

Taking the train ride around the zoo (the best way to see it in the heat!)

A lunch break at the zoo

Pagoda at the Botanical Gardens

Typical Saigon Traffic - It's amazing that we haven't seen an accident yet. You often feel like a fish swimming upstream!

The Ben Thanh Market - my favourite purchase so far - $5 party dress

Mike attempting to enjoy some coconut milk while an old lady tries to sell him something