Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Vung Tau, Viet Nam




A resort town about one half hours away by hydrofoil or two and a half by road from Ho Chi Minh City. It was rather quiet when we were there because its off season. Rooms are quite expensive [so the locals told me - about USD70/80 for a 3 star hotel] but foot reflexology is cheap at only USD7 for 70 minutes which includes hands, shoulder and head massage.

There is only one Halal restaurant in town near the Rex Hotel. Quite good. Main attraction here is the arts and crafts specifically model ships of all shape, size and vintage. The price has increased though as one that cost USD20 years ago is now USD200 [according to a friend].

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