Had a day off on Friday for Independence Day so I went out for a walk around the city. There wasn't much happening but I guess it made a change. Walked past Truc Bach lake and watched people walk past this bin to throw their rubbish in the bin. Perhaps the sign should be written in Vietnamese?!



Also finally got a pic of the statue to John McCain who was shot down into the lake.


I walked past Uncle Ho and the massive line of people waiting to see him then went through the Old Quarter to a cafe for a couple of hours to read my book. Walked along the railway line for a bit - would hate to live in one of these houses. The constant noise of passing trains would suck!



Then I walked back home through the Old Quarter via the market for some pineapple. Finally got a pic of the random chairs by the side of Chau Long street - I have no idea who sits on them but they've been there as long as I've lived in this part of town!



Full set is here