Yesterday we ran across a demonstration at the city hall. We walked right in the middle of it. To us at first it just looked like a bunch of people waiting for the bus until we noticed they were holding yellow sheets of paper with writing on it. We were waiting to cross the street and a woman gave me one of the pieces of paper. We started looking around a bit more and then noticed many many army and police. Sorry - no pictures of this as I didn't want to risk losing my camera and memory card or going to jail! Later when I showed it to the taxi driver he said it was a protest against taxes or he said someone taking too much money. He also said that next time not to take the paper because they may be watching you. Interesting.
Had dinner at The Sushi Bar. It was very good. Prices were close to Canadian but if you're craving sushi I would recomend it.
For anyone making a packing list I would bring some prunes. (I got this suggestion from Bev's blog) It gets things moving and although stinky diaper changes aren't fun they'r still a necessary evil.
Daniel in front of the credentials room at Reunification Palace ( or Independance Palace. It was kind of hot in there.
At the gardens across the street behind Reunification Palace.
Daniel in front of the credentials room at Reunification Palace ( or Independance Palace. It was kind of hot in there.
At the gardens across the street behind Reunification Palace.
Hello Daniel, Lill and Dave,
ReplyDeleteDaniel, you received a lot of beautiful stuff. The drawers are full. We were playing with your toys, we expecially liked the musical ones and the little piggy puppets. We really loughed a lot. We never had toys like this. Dad is almost finished with the staircase enclosure and I am working in the garden. We are becoming old pros driving in TO.
With love,
Mom and Dad
Hi, we don't blame you for not taking pictures. Daniel looks quite comfortable in his stroller and hanging out with his new Mommy. We hope you are enjoying all the sight seeing.
ReplyDeleteNicole & Brian
From sushi to prunes in one paragraph...I'm enjoying following along on your journey even if I don't find time to comment often.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy every minute. It will be over before you know it.
the protest sounds interesting. we did the ben thanh market yesterday - i liked it and we'll go back when we have more time.
ReplyDeleteour G&R is delayed unfortunately. all 4 families look like we will be here 4wks now.
i'll have to ask you more about the sushi bar. :)