Phespirit goes to Vietnam
tour     March/April 2007

NU TUONG LE CHAN

Phespirit encountered this imposing statue in the centre of Hai Phong. He couldn't help but wonder:

"Who was the warrior woman, Le Chan?"

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HA LONG

Such a beautiful bay; such a grand scale.

In Phespirit's humble opinion, it is the most wonderful place in Vietnam.

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HO CHI MINH

Here lies the wax-like body of Ho Chi Minh. Photography is strictly forbidden within this vast mausoleum; Phespirit decided it would be best not to attempt a rubbing either.

Unnervingly, Phespirit thought he spotted a bead of sweat trickling down the left temple of Uncle Ho .....

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