MABUHAY!
This is a photo and video journal of our day 2 budget travel to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Our travel itinerary includes our early morning stroll around the river esplanade and our breakfast in Co Phu Nhuan wet and dry market.
A STROLL AROUND NHIE LOC CHANNEL RIVER ESPLANADE
The Nhie Loc Channel is a tributary of Saigon River. This river channel runs through district 2 in Ho Chi Minh City to where our accommodation is located. An early morning stroll to this magnificently landscaped river esplanade will definitely give you positive vibes and a breeze of fresh air. How I wish that the Pasig River in the heart of Metro Manila is same as this.
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SUNDAY MORNING FISHING TIME
The peaceful and calm Sunday morning is perfect for relaxation. Local folks hang out in this river channel while attending to their fishing rods.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Another important feature of the river esplanade is being a venue for health and wellness of the locals around the vicinity. You can jog, stroll, or use some free exercise equipment installed around the esplanade.
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| My wife trying out these exercise equipment |
PAGODAS
Some interesting structures that caught my attention were the colorful Chinese pagodas built around the river. The dazzling color combinations and the various intricate architectural ornaments attached to the structure will definitely grab one's attention.
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| A Chinese Pagoda |
The river esplanade is surrounded with beautiful landscapes of green grass, bushes and ornamental flowers resembling mini-parks.
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THE MONUMENT
I think this monument is most likely representing the communist idealism of government of Vietnam.
THE BRIDGE
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| Street art is very rare to see in Ho Chi Minh City. This is under the bridge. |
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| It's good to see a Christian church in Ho Chi Minh City |
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| The flag of Vietnam and the communist symbol - the hammer and sickle. |
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| Vietnamese really finds motorbikes very useful. |
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| A cool mermaid bas-relief |
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| Back to Phan Dinh Phung street |
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BREAKFAST IN CO PHU NHUAN MARKET
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| Our favorite food stall in the market |
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| A typical Vietnamese breakfast is composed of ice cold tea |
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| Bean Sprout, Basil & Marjoram - a green fragrant herb |
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| When you order coffee in Vietnam, they will serve you Iced coffee |
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| Rice noodles paired with Banh Mi - Vietnamese bread |
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| Chilli sauce with Lemon juice |
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| Enjoying the simple Vietnamese breakfast |
ROAMING AROUND CO PHU NHUAN MARKET
When we travel to a foreign country, we always include in our itinerary a visit to the wet and dry public market. They say the market is the pulse of the community. Marketplaces in Ho Chi Minh City are very lively filled with mostly female shoppers. The language difference is the biggest challenge when buying something.
TRAVELING AS IT IS! ROAMING AROUND CO PHU NHUAN MARKET - Video Footage
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