BSV. HCMC. Tet

18 February. Late afternoon

This will be the last post of the BSV series. There will be a short update, in the future, when I get the camera pictures up and collect the photos from my fellow adventurers.

If this were not a real holiday it would have to be founded as Vergil found Rome.

Walking has become impossible. Congested city weaving at a reduced pace.

Families friends lovers children candy cotton sugar cane drums flowers motorbikes and more motos lights dragons drums and most of all joyous energy.

The trip might have been worth it just to experience Tet.

As to be expected most of the city has been shut down. A few stores, and of course the hotels and some restaurants are open.

Wandering bands or troups (10-15 in strength) do dragon dances and drumming. They go to an area or hotel, perform and then move on. They do not seem to have their hands out but it is ok to put money in the dragon's mouth.

City tour similar to the one of last visit except that some places closed. Went to a lacquer factory - to see the process but mostly as a shopping place.

There will be a final dinner tonight, fond farewells and then the departure.

So far I have avoided getting sick. One of the few, unfortunately. Mostly respitory as opposed to GI tract - though that topic is less discussed. A number of sore muscles and butts .

Your extremely well fed correspondent now closes the adventure summary and looks forward to seeing the QB and returning home.

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