My 2019 vacation to India had to be extended. On my way back to Seattle, I decided to stop at Vietnam with Surbhi. This was a pretty relaxing trip - did not want to stretch my schedule like I usually do. Because of that, I got to enjoy a lot of vietnamese food. Being a vegan in Vietnam is so easy - seitan supply is plenty and delicious! It also felt like India in many respects - food is flavorful, people are friendly and the weather is similar.
Ho Chi Minh City
Most of what I did in HCMC is eat, drink coffee and get fat. xD . I still remember the views from the top of landmark 81 at night.
Also, visited the independence palace and a war memorial. It gave me a new perspective of the effects of wars and how badly civilians get impacted in the process.
Hoi An
Went to Hoi An over a weekend - it’s a cute little historic town. Also went to an AO show - what an experience! It was the art of storytelling at it’s finest. I also remember our hosts in Hoi An - they were so friendly and went out of their way to make me feel at home. One of the days, I rented a scooter and went to My Son - ruins of an ancient Champa Kingdom. Because of this, the Indian influences in the architecture and places of worship is quite evident.
Here are some pics (sorry for posting that funny pic, Surbhi :D) -
That brings my trip to Vietnam, and 2019, to an end. I’ll definitely be back. :)
