Vietnam & Cambodia Blog Saturday Mar 01, 2014
March 01, 2014 at 4:01 PM
Vietnam & Cambodia Tour
Saturday Mar 01, 2014
We started this morning with a model photo shoot assisted by a local photographer Anthony. He supplied 4 models dressed in traditional Vietnamese outfits and we met at the city post office. This heritage building was the backdrop of our shoot. We created it to have some fun and a chance for our photographers to meet some of the local photographers that get together here on a regular basis to photograph. One gentleman we met is a New York City native who has lived in Ho Chi Minh City for the past 25 years. It was great to share some of his experiences and the changes he has seen here over the past quarter century. One story he shared was a location near the post office where the famous last helicopter shot from Siagon was photographed. He said it’s quite often told that image was shot at the embassy but it was actually down the street. This is a city steeped in history and heritage and it was great to experience some of those locations.
We also visited the Chinese Wholesale Market where there is more merchandise than 20 Walmart super stores. Plenty of photo opportunities here.
Our evening was topped off with some of the group selecting an optional Vespa at night experience. We traveled though the city on Vespa bikes visiting local eateries, and a jazz club and wrapped up with some good old rock n’ roll. We visited five locations in total and had a blast being driven through the city on Vespa Bikes.
That’s it for tonight’s blog, tomorrow we have a family picnic with some locals in the park, more about that adventure on Sundays blog, and for dinner tomorrow night a dinner cruise with Bonsai River Cruises on the Siagon River. Enjoy the pics from today.
Lunch at PHO 2000.
If PHO was good enough for the Clintons it was good for the Trekkers ...
Evelyn takes over as group leader ...
Busy market, watch shop fixes my watch ... same place I purchased on my last visit.
7 million motor bikes in Ho Chi Minh City.
Wedding Pics this morning. Photos take place a couple of weeks before the wedding.
Patti working with one of our models this morning.
One of four models that posed for us this morning in front of the historic post office.
Nice Hat.
Another shot with two of our models.
Paul with our models. He seems pretty happy????
Wendy giving our model a Canadian flag pin.
A thoughtful pose.
The group in front of the post office with a couple of our models.
What the models see ...
Thanks girls for your help.
One more shot.
Inside the historic post office.
A young couple with his and hers t-shirts having fun with us.
There must have been a half a dozen different bride and grooms getting photos taken. This is in the French Quarter of the city.
Another happy couple.
Nice close up.
This is the building where the famous last helicopter shot was taken. See inset.
Close up of it today.
Some girls on the street stop to pose. Notice no glass in their glasses.
Vietnamese lady cooling off by the fountain.
City Hall and gardens.
Our visit inside the Chinese Wholesale Market.
Hats, there are one or two to choose from.
Kitchen ware section.
Ear Rings section.
Fresh fruits and veggies.
Meat section of the market.
I hope he wakes up before being carved up ...
Setting out her selection of chicken.
Spices.
Groceries.
Do you need a Fisherman’s Friend for your sore throat??
Gail has found a selection of purses. She is having problems choosing.
You name it and it is carried on the motor bikes here.
Even bicycles and carry large quantities of items.
Little girl and mom having lunch.
Patti found a drink named after a singer we think she likes...
More bikes.
Speaking of bikes now it’s our turn to experience the city via Vespa ... At Night!
Wendy having fun.
Do you think Marg is enjoying this ... YEP!
A great perspective when riding a bike.
Some of our group as we head into the city center.
Another shot of Bill’s bike.
Who is that Masked Man??
The back of Wes videotaping as we drive along.
Anna joining in on the experience.
Hi Wes.
Wendy in the foreground, Michael taking a shot.
Notice the bikes parked inside the hair shop.
Some of the food we sampled as we visited the different locations tonight.
Preparing food at one of our stops.
Sampling food at another stop.
Then we visited a Jazz Club.
Then a night club with a rock and roll band. It was great too.
Patti looks like she has had fun tonight.
A little blurry but home safe at our hotel.
Good night from Ho Chi Minh City. More stories and photos tomorrow.
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