Saigon City Tour

We spent Kelli and Bryce's first day in Ho Chi Minh City touring the city. The weather was a bit rainy and cool (by our standards) but it didn't stop us from seeing the sights. After brunch, we checked out Dong Khoi street and some of the shops. With a bit more rain coming down, we jumped in a taxi and headed to the covered Ben Thanh market where Bryce and Kelli were impressed with my bartering skills (Dad, you would have been proud). After a couple purchases, we headed to Saigon Square for some DVD and more clothes shopping. From there, it was time for a Highlands Coffee break and then a stop off at the tailors. Bryce and Kevin got fitted for their clothes while Kelli and I picked out ties and helped design the shirts by answering all the tough questions... buttons covered or uncovered?... curved or straight cut shirt?

By the time we left the tailors, we were surprised it was already time for our scheduled foot massages so we hopped in a taxi to Dong Du Street where we chilled out in the comfy chairs. That was until the end of the massage when the foot massage turned into a full body massage. Bryce's masseuse was riding him like a surfboard! Lucky for him she only weighted about 50 lbs!

After all the massages and nail painting were complete, we headed for dinner where Kelli politely sampled seafood and loaded up on the morning glory and cauliflower. I was rather suprised when I arrived back from the bathroom to discover a Vietnamese mariache band singing Happy Birthday, a cake with "Happy Birthday Lori" on it, confetti the consistency of shaving cream and sparkling Russian wine being uncorked. It was hysterical! What a sight, including the expression on my face, as I wondered what was going on!