I Miss SAIGON- Day 2
Sunday, July 15, 2012Our second day in Saigon was scheduled to visit the Cao Dao Temple & Cu Chi Tunnel.
1. Cao Dao Temple
It took us 3 1/2 hours to travel from HCM City to Cao Dao Temple.
The temple is the headquarters of Caodaism, a religion with colorful mix of Buddhism, Christianity & Confucianism
Everyday at 12nn, the followers gather here & perform their ritual. Visitors will attend the noon prayer session to witness the daily mass held by the Cao Dai followers. We are only allowed at the second floor.
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| Cao Dai Followers |
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| The temple has colorful interior |
2. Cu Chi Tunnel
War zone area during the American-Vietnam War. It played an important role during the war because it is the host to barracks, medical facilities, storage rooms, classrooms, even a small movie theater! -- all underground
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| now you see him, now you don't |
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| US force tank as their background |
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| one of the traps |
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| self-made weapon |
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| self-made weapon |
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| after going inside the very claustrophobic tunnel |
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| everyday food during the war- kamote & tea |
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| bought Vietnamese local hat & Vietnam Elle Magazine |
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