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In September 2003 Mariko and I had the opportunity to visit our good friend Gustav Goger who was posted in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) at the time.  While we were only there for a few days, it made a huge impression on us and we can't wait to go back (possible onward assignment???).  Another friend of ours, Pauline Kao, came down from Tokyo to visit us during our stay in HCMC.

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Saigon streets, typically crowded with two-wheelers

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Us in front of the Reunification Palace, Saigon

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Formerly the 3rd Army Field Hospital in Saigon, where my sister served as a nurse during the war.

One thing we discovered very quickly in Saigon was how fantastic eating out was!  The restaurants are varied, excellent and very reasonable.  We'd go back again just for the restaurants!  Here are some pictures of us with friends doing what Saigon does best!

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Mariko enjoying lunch!

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A feast!

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Downtown Saigon

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More of downtown Saigon

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Dessert!

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John, Mariko, Pauline and Gustav in Saigon

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John and Gustav enjoying a night out in Saigon