Back to Ho Chi Minh City (aka HCMC & Saigon)

I hope that everyone had a safe and happy holidays!?
My wanderlust overcame me a month or so ago and I have re initiated my travels. Once again I am using Vietnam as my Southeast Asia base camp. I will be traveling from here to yet-to-be-determined locales. As always, I have no pre-established (set) schedule or itinerary(ies).
I left Washington DC (IAD) early AM on Thursday, Dec 29th and arrived in Saigon about midnight, Friday, Dec 30th = 34+ total travel hours, 22 hours flight time, and close to 11,000 air miles. Arrived at my hotel where I made reservations weeks ago and they had "over booked". So, I had to switch to another hotel - what a hassle - don't know where I will be staying tomorrow - ugh
I am really looking forward to seeing and spending time with my close friends in Saigon.
I will update this blog with pics, etc as my travels progress.