Our last day, in Vietnam.
Mr Lap as always on time to collect us to take us to the tunnels. We also had a guide called Lily.
It was a short (by Vietnam standards) journey to Cu Chi. about 1hr. Lily showed us around with ease.It was very hot and humid in the jungle,but very organised.
Our first stop was the original tunnel, quite a few people there already,but only 1or 2 people were able to lower themselves into the hole.I was too big to go in, so i had better get back down the gym.
Because the Vietnamese are about 40 kg,only the smallest of us were able to try it out.
So we had to go to one they made bigger for us westerners. There was a choice of 20mt,40mt,or60mt, crawl through the tunnels,it was so hot and sweaty,we chose the 20mt.Not as bad as i was thinking it was going to be,but long enough. The guide stopped to take photos of us,as we went through.
It was amazing what they achieved, the tunnels were 250kl long running from HCM to Cambodia.
They had kitchens hospitals ,everything they needed was underground.
We were given a snack on route,tea and tapioca.Very nice would not have known what it was.!
Lee had a go on the shooting range, pretty expensive for what it was but you have to do it.
Part of the trip was to go and have lunch at a local resturant, well it certanly was local - on the side of the road,with the locals.If Lily had not been there to help us ,we would never had stopped.
We had Chicken ,vegetables rice, and Hot and Sour soup.It was delicious,it was so nice to sit with Mr Lap and Lily.
Sadley then it was time to go. We had to make our way to the airport,even though we had a long time to wait.We said our goodbyes to Mr Lap and Lily, and made our way to the departure lounge.
What an experiance,so many things to take in.
Things to remember- The massive amount of scooters in HCM, it hits you as soon as you are our of the airport.
The weather - it was exhausting.
The people were so friendly.
