Dark histories

7th December - Saigon, Vietnam

Saigon does not have the immediate charm of Hanoi and the attractions within the city are perhaps a little less obvious. However the spirit of the Vietnamese triumphed again when were welcomed into our excellent hotel by an extremely friendly chatter of women.


One of the more thought provoking destinations is the originally titled war crimes museum. It displays some of the lesser known and more unpleasant facts about the American war.

Yet notwithstanding the museum's caliber and punch, the organisers cannot help including little bits of tiresome propaganda which have no place in any objective exhibition. Although I do not debate the veracity any of the information and in spite of my dislike of the American administration, I am rather ashamed to say that I still found myself empathising with redneck GIs sweating away and being shot at in someone else's country rather than those trying to protect it and getting their skin burnt off.

Definitely a place to visit if you come here.