We finished the somewhat disappointing half day city tour of Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) and had a few hours to spare so we decided to get a taxi to a couple of the sights (located in close proximity to each other) that we didn't get to see.
It did not go well. We had a major row in the cab (me and her), the War Museum (read Propaganda Museum) was shut and we were stiffed by the taxi driver who offered to bring us to the relatively close Notre Dame Cathedral (above, guarded by the Virgin Mary herself). Unfortunately, that was an anti-climax and was also shut. Pity, as I wanted to say a few prayers, auntie Agnes!!!
We walked down the street to see the Reunification Palace instead. Even then, there was a tense wait of about 20 minutes for it to open after lunch with herself in a major stew! Things could only get better, couldn't they?
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I forgot to mention that, to make matters worse, I also had one of my minor migraines for most of the day! Thankfully, it receded as the day went on as I had enough problems to contend with!
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