This is how you can pop out of one of the hidden tunnels! The Vietnamese are
small people. Mike decided NOT to try this as he was afraid he would get stuck!
The tunnel network became legendary during the 60's. It helped the VC
rule a large area of the rural area from Saigon to the Cambodia border.
Our guide told us there are TONS of fragments left in the fields today from the
many bombs that the US dropped here. An estimate of 15 million ton!
These were the simple tools they used to make the tunnels.
Many examples of booby traps were displayed. Again, by using their ingenuity
and palm spears.
Mike ended up literally crawling through the tunnels on his hands and knees!
Our tour guide, PHI (pronounced Fhee) had us snack on tapioca spears. They tasted like potatoes.
One of the stops before you get to the Cu Chi tunnels is an art area where the disabled parents & children
work to make a living by selling their art. The cause of their disabilities is from Agent Orange.
We did our part and bought a picture of a woman and a bicycle.
Now we are off to the Mekong Delta. It is considered the "rice bowl" of
Vietnam. Lots of plants, fruits, vegetables are grown here. We went to a touristy area
where they show and try to sell you their goods, from honey, to coconut candy to
snake wine!
The drive was long, but the sites were amazing. Everyone was heading to their home to celebrate
TET! The Lunar New Year!
Nearly all cyclists, men, women and children wear cloth masks and cover their face and body with
clothing. They want more beautiful creamy white skin. They were covered from head to toe even
though it was hot and humid. Our guide said that face coverings were nothing new during Covid.
We walked down the street after dinner and the celebrations were in full swing.
We didn't stay for the fireworks show, but heard the explosions at midnight!
The pop up shot is definitely frame worthy!
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