Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh 2008 - Day 1

We arrived late in the evening on Saturday 21/06/08. After checking in to our hotel (Elios Hotel) we were met by an old high school friend of mine who has been station in HCM. I was really glad that he was able to meet us, its been a long time since I met up with him and we had lots to catch up with. So first thing first was to have dinner. Apparently the first few places that he wanted to take us to were already closed. After walking around town we settled at a restaurant that serve some of Vietnam local food, most of consist of fresh veges, rice noodles and the ever famous rice paper which is used to roll up the food. No photos of it thought since all of us were already very hungry :)

After the dinner we headed off to Sheraton to check out some of the 'night scene' there. As luck would have it, Miss Universe 2008 was being held in Vietnam! and there was a party there. Unfortunately, we arrived a little too late as all of the contestants were already packed up on buses and were heading off. Quickly whip out my point and shoot camera and tried to take some shot. Manage to get one or two shots, but wasn't that good. Well here is one of the better once below. I believe one of the contestant was actually looking at my camera...{or the other person with the camera in front :P }

This was taken after the contestant had left as proof {LOL}

Anyway we headed up to the roof top of Sheraton to check out the view, the place was still packed with people. First shot was a quick snap of the city lights.

After bracing on the rails, I was able to get a couple more decent shot of the city. Was nice and cool up there.

{Next up pictures of Day 2}