Foot and Fire

Motorcycle-infested city is Ho Chi Minh and the riders respect no footwalk...  Saigon is the old name of Vietnam's capital city now called Ho Chi Minh, a name of the country's national hero who was instrumental to their independence from France. Thus, there is no wonder that most structures in HCMC is European-inspired just like their post office and the  cathedral. Their palace called The Reunification Hall where they once hold governmental functions is so modern that it will not surprise you. There are tourist police who can help one navigate the streets of HCMC which is motorcycle-infested and their parks as well as streets are clean. Here are my random photos of HCMC. The Reunification Hall The children following their teacher dressed  in their national costume called ao dai. Photo souvenir with the tank... Resting in a clean park. The Notre Dame Cathedral "A French-built Catholic cathedral located in the city centre  (Do...

The Ms Earth 2010 beauties.. from A to C.... We went to a memorable trip to Ho Chi Minh City, the modern name of Saigon and the name of Vietnam's most important person, in November 2010. We were happily roaming inside the post office when suddenly, the Ms. Earth contestants had a taping. That year, Vietnam hosted the said beauty pageant. Here are the photos that made that trip extra fun. That year, Miss India was crowned Miss Earth, Miss Russia as Miss Air, Thailand as Miss Water and Miss Puerto Rico as Miss Fire. See more of the pageant details here. Interesting quote in Wikipedia: Final Question in Miss Earth 2010:  "For you, what is more important: sunrise or sunset?" Answer of Miss Earth 2010:  "I will obviously choose sunrise because whenever we see the sunrise, people will think about a new day filled with energy. A new day offers 24 valuable hours to do good things for ourselves and other people." -  Nicole Faria , represented India T...