Saigon - 2/12/08

This building is so beautiful - the fito museum

Traditional Vietnamese pharmacy


View from the top of the Reunification palace

The two founding fathers of Vietnamese medicine

So what did day two in Saigon have in store for me...

I really wanted to head out to the traditional Vietnamese medicine museum and since it was early and the heat had not kicked in yet I went out on foot. An hour later after getting lost a few times I arrived at this beautiful 18th Century buidling that contained the museum. You receive an english speaking guide (a person not electronic guide) on arrival and since I was the only person there I had a personal tour of four floors of very well displayed artifacts. The building and artefacts were amazing, however I wanted more information on what were the key components and philosphy of healing all I managed to get was that lime, snake wine and beetles are important. My guide although lovely had limited English and I didnt want to embarass him by asking to many questions.

After a great bowl of pho in the markets I ventured off to the reunification palace - the rooms are a great example of 60s decor and the photographic exhibition and video room were fascinating.

Met up with Tony, Fi and Caleb that evening for dinner and some beers.