Saigon summary

Population of Saigon is 8 million and there are 5 million motor bikes and motor scooters (No motor cycles over 150cc). They are packed densely everywhere. They drive the wrong way on one way streets and on the sidewalks. Crossing the street anywhere is an adventure since there are no breaks in the traffic flow. Bo and I lock arms and she looks one way and I look the other and we thread the needle through the motorbikes. It appears that the whole city lives outside. The sidewalks are always jammed with people sitting - either selling, eating, talking or playing. There are many very good restaurants and hotels. This city never quits --- days, nights, weekdays, weekends--- there is almost no difference in the level of activity. Even before a day market closes, a night market opens right by it in the streets and the trading goes on. Food is being cooked in the streets and served right there on plastic tables/chairs set up and dismantled every evening. There are English schools everywhere. English is huge business all over Asia. Everybody wants to learn English and people are willing to pay for it even if they are poor.