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?"
HA LONG Such a beautiful bay; such a grand scale. In Phespirit's humble opinion, it is the most wonderful place in Vietnam.
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 .....