We're going to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam!!
(Thanks, Sean)
Pho! Beef noodle soups! Bar girls! Previously known
as Saigon, it's a city of 6 million people, and even though it isn't the
capital, it's the largest city in Vietnam. It's the commercial and
industrial center of the country, which means that there are lots of great
restaurants. It's 3-4 hours to nice, pristine beaches and easily accessible
- by air - to the surrounding countries.
The consulate is situated on the grounds of the old US Embassy right
in the middle of HCMC. I'll be the Chief of the American Citizen Services
section of the consulate. If you end up in jail, get your passport
stolen, give birth over there or die, you'll be dealing with me.
We won't be there until Fall 2006. Start saving your money for
the airfare. Lodging and street food on us!
