It's confirmed. I am going Ho Chi Minh City from 22nd - 26th December. Yes, for Christmas! With Mummy... who else? :)

Finally got my air tickets to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), formerly known as Saigon. It is the largest city, the greatest port, and the commercial and industrial center of Vietnam.

I have heard from friends that there are many tailor shops in HCMC, especially in District 1 area, that will tailor an ao-dai in 24 hours or less. So, I promise to get myself a gorgeous tailor-made Vietnamese ao-dai ( say ow-yai ) for USD20 or less. Of course, I probably can get them off the rack from Ben Tanh Market at less than USD10 but nothing will fit more beautifully on a girl than one that is tailor-made right?

It has been raining pouring islandwide for the past 3 days. Sure hope that the weather in HCMC is drier than Singapore. I don't wish to spoil my vacation by staying in the hotel due to the heavy rain. Other than shopping and eating at Ben Tanh where my hotel is conveniently located near to, I look forward to visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels or Mekong Delta. But if it's wet weather there, my plans may be foiled. Keeping my fingers crossed that the 5 days at HCMC will be a fun-filled and fulfilling one.