Ho Chi Minh

Katie and flew to Ho Chi Minh Sunday morning. Everyone kept telling us how it was crazier than Hanoi. I actually find it more manegable just because it feels like a much bigger city. The roads aren't as skinny. With that said, our hostel (called the My My Art House) is down this long, skinny alley. Of course the motorcycles manage to get through it all.
We were a little to early to check in, so went and had an overpriced lunch (by overpriced I mean expensive in Vietnam, still crazy cheap compared to America). We then walked over to the War Remnants Museum. It was depressing. Extremely depressing. I don't want to get too much into it, but let's just say Katie and I completely tried to hide the fact that we were American.
After that not-so-joyful experience we checked into the hostel and spent the next couple of hours just doing nothing. So nice. For dinner we actually found a place that Lonely Planet reccommended in the guide book!! Usually we just end up wandering around for a couple hours before finally giving up. It was so exciting! Plus it was pretty good.
They were having what appeared to be a Sunday night celebration in the park, naturally we went to explore. There were lights all over, stalls full of food, and people all over. It was fun! Plus they have the best things ever in the park. It's like playground equipment but for adults. So there's like a metal ab machine and a metal treadmill. Basically just a bunch of simple workout equipment. Such a good idea!