Saigon

After a 6 hour or so bus journey from Phnom Pehn to Saigon (aka Ho Chi Mihn City) we made it. The bus ride was not too bad, except for the fact that they stick all the tourists in the back of the bus where the bus lacks legroom. The evening in Phnom Pehn was uneventful and glad we only had less than 24 hours there. It was grimmier then Siem Reap! Walked around a bit and saw lots of pickup soccer games being played and outdoor aerobics in the park near the river. Came up on a market that with lots of stals selling tarantulas, frogs, crickets, ants, and other insects ready to eat. Lou being lou grubbed down on a few tarantulas and after getting talking to a few locals that looked like they were having dinner at the insect cart shared with us a few of their pickings. The little river shrimps were not too bad but I was a bit scared of the taratantula especially since my belly was not feeling to well. Most likely from the amok the previous day. So we have one night in Saigon and then up to Hanoi to practically finish off the trip. Was thinking of extending a few days to come back down to Saigon since I messed up on the visa and flights which only left me one day in Saigon but it would only give me about 3 extra days, probably cost a few hundred bucks, and I have a lovely girlfriend, family, and Netapp to return to. Oh well, Saigon will always be here and what I have seen of Vietnam so far (about 6 hours), I really like and know I will be back. Off for a night out and the infamous flying rice that my Uncle Vic suggested we not miss.