Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the West Lake




The Presidential Palace






The Mausoleum

















Today we ventured to the West Lake area where the Ho Chi Minh area is in the Ba Dinh District. Apparently Uncle Ho, as he is referred to, was quite popular. The Mausoleum was huge and the Presidential Palace was very tranquil with a bontanical garden in the same area.


This overall area was quite nice with large sidewalks and French style buildings. Most noticeably was the lack of continuous honking of the cars and scooters!

We also stopped for a leisurely coffee and lunch. The restaurant served items from beef to porcupine. The porcupine was alive in a cage waiting for someone to order him for lunch. I stuck with the tofu.
People often stop us and kiss both Carli and Pearl.

2 comments:

Sandra & Steve said...

I've been checking in but not posting. You all look so happy and Pearl is an absolutely gorgeous cheeky baby. What a delight!

Unknown said...

You eating porcupine would have been priceless!!! LOL!!! What an incredilbe experience for all of you. I'm so happy for you guys. Lots of love!