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Really? That was our favorite pool to take an evening swim. Thanks for update

@@andrewabroad50 Hi Andrew, also the gym is only for the condo owners. Like yourself we stayed in the hotel and used the pool, not knowing it is private to the condos. There is now a sign saying this. We now rent one of the condos and are returning in two weeks.

@@andrewabroad50 Hi Andrew, also the gym is only for the condo owners. Like yourself we stayed in the hotel and used the pool, not knowing it is private to the condos. There is now a sign saying this. We now rent one of the condos and are returning in two weeks.

We booked through Agoda. Fast and easy. You get an e-ticket to your email.

@@wanmohamad3212 This was 5 minutes out of Siem Reap on the way to Angor Way.

Yes, very sad.

Thanks for your comment Doc...

This is what I will say. Vietnam was an amazing country. The people were reserved but extremely friendly and helpful once approached. The food was amazing and the coffee was delicious. The country, as I said in a video, far exceeded my expectations. I met some really nice people and we were even invited into a few people's homes. We talked with the translator. Exchanged gifts. It was amazing, but not recorded.

@@andrewabroad50 Do you think they tell the truth about what they think in their hearts? If Vietnam is a amazing country, why did millions of people in the past defy death to cross the border and now they still line up in front of the consulates of Western countries to ask to settle down?

@@andrewabroad50 Do you know that Vietnam has a penal code that states that anyone who expresses disagreement with state policy or the actions of leaders at all levels, whether small or large, is considered a crime or treason?

@kimdungnguyen7424 i found people on both sides. I am not a socialist, so I would have been fleeing or fighting myself, but it's not my place to judge others in a country I do not belong to. I was a guest and honored to be able to experience it. If you watch my Cambodia videos, I make it quite clear, I am not a socialist. 💯

Exactly why I would not live in that type of country, but if I choose to visit, of my own free will, I choose to be respectful and follow the rules, or don't go. It's like when we enter a temple, we don't worship that god or follow that religion, but if we choose to enter, we will remove our shoes, ensure our shoulders and knees are covered, and be respectful. I love your comments and I agree

Agreed, war is terrible and people suffer. I like to meet and connect with the people. I'm a talker 😁

The crimes committed by the US government are undeniable. Don't make excuses. And don't mix concepts. Don't equate the Vietnamese people with the American invaders. At that time, there was no North Vietnam or South Vietnam, we were one country. and the truth is that the Vietnamese, who are very simple and gentle, were forced to take up arms to expel the American invaders. It's a part of history. History gives us lessons, we put them aside, we don't forget them, but we look to the future. I'm Vietnamese and I don't hate Americans. Your name Nguyen Kim Dung but you're not Vietnamese at all. Your nationality is US right?

Much appreciated as always. Lindsay came a long way since her first few videos. Filming yourself is kinda weird at first. She says she's ready for the next adventure and promises to do more videos. Thanks for the comment and well wishes. Say hello and thank you to wifey for us. Cheers

I had no knowledge of this until your post. Sino-Vietnamese war. I really appreciate your comment and will learn some more about it on a personal level.

I agree!

Thank you! Cheers!

I know it's been way too long. We have been tied up and in a holding pattern since pausing the adventure. I think we are getting close to finishing up here.

Lol... Ya. Normally we vaped, but from a legal perspective, vaping is illegal in most SE Asian countries, or was, things change a lot. Lol So for $1 a pack, we opted for 'no trouble' Thanks for the comment.

Excuse my ignorance, what is RA?

The museum was quite the experience. Mainly photos, but captured the events well. Very impactful. I would be lying if I said I didn't choke up a couple times. Well worth the visit!

This is what I will agree with... It was a waste of lives and money. I found the Vietnamese people very reserved, but extremely friendly when engaged in conversation. I have wanted to visit Vietnam, since I was a teenager... all because of the Vietnam war.

@@andrewabroad50 that's probably a government mandate for them. they are mostly interested in the money that they can get from the Foreigner's. especially from Americans.

@@robertmartinez4174 a government mandate, that's funny. I think they try to get as much money from all tourists... the worst scam of the whole journey was the taxi from Ho Chi Mien City airport.

Absolutely correct. No disrespect to the laughing Buddha. One of my favorites!

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Love the comment. I think there was some mention of her in the last part of the museum.

I am horrible at pronunciation

I agree... Shame. I have wanted to visit Vietnam for over 30 years... It was a bucket list item for me. Thanks for watching and commenting

@@andrewabroad50 Thanks for the respectful comment. The irony for me is Vietnam still has a Communistic system which was the reason the US went there in the first place. They also have a capitalistic approach to business and foreign policy. American veterans go there and basically support that economic system and society they fought. I have Vietnamese neighbors across the street. Great people. Vietnam is a smart country. They "play" friends with the US while presently playing "friends" with Putin this week. We were never going to defeat those people.

Yes... Horrible time in history. Thanks for watching and commenting

I think you will be happy paying the $28. Well worth it. Great experience! Thanks for watching and commenting!

The temple complex was so big and there were so many temples. I did my best to get the names correct. I was so caught up with everything... even a little overwhelmed with Bayon and Angkor Wat. What amazing workmanship! Going to Angkor Wat was a huge bucket list item for me. Thanks for watching and commenting!

I have wanted to visit Vietnam since I was a teenager. I grew up with the western Vietnam war movies of the 80s. I choked up several times during our museum visit. Vietnam is a beautiful country. We met some great people and look forward to returning. Thanks for the comment!

I didn't find out about buying the birds and setting them free until after we left. We learnt quite a bit this journey. Next time we go back... I'm going to free some birds. Have you traveled the area or are you from Cambodia? Always nice to have local contacts and knowledge 💯

@@andrewabroad50 I have lived on the Big Island of Hawaii for 40 years. I have never been to Cambodia before but will hopefully be there in a few months. I have been up and down in Thailand from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and Chiang Ri. Most of my time in central Thailand (Chyiaphum city in Chyiaphum Provence) where my Thai wife has a house and family and rice farm, etc. Been in Vietnam and Laos and "Burma" as well. Plan on being in that region very soon for retirement. Anyway, the Thai people do those things as well with fish and birds. Look for me in Chyiaphum (hahaha no one goes to Chyiaphum). Thanx

Lol... You are correct. 😀

@@andrewabroad50 Actually, I wasn't certain in Cambodia. All of the other Southeast Asia countries I've been in pronounce it as I said. Peace.

I have no idea what you're refering too... But I'm interested 😀

Yes, the Dewa was nice. Very clean and relaxing. Having the ground floor was convenient for us too. The staff were amazing. We would definitely book another stay there. Thanks for commenting!

For sure Aaron. Amateur history buff myself. Thanks for watching and commenting. Appreciated!

We just googled laundry... I can't remember... 🤔

At least you didn't call me comrade, I'll take pal.

I love it! Canadian through and through Thanks for the comment Kristoferwitha_k, it made me laugh.

As a Canadian, the Vietnam war (American War) wasn't taught in school, but I knew a lot about it. I've wanted to go to Vietnam for a long time. The museum choked me up several times. Thanks for watching and commenting. Vietnam is a beautiful country.

I thank you for watching and commenting! This was a hard video for me... I choked up several times.

We have talked about going to Africa, and Nigeria was one of the places we discussed. Perhaps one day, we will meet in Nigeria!

We made a mistake by escalating the war, mostly by Lyndon Baines Johnson a war criminal. Looking back in hindsight I think 🤔 the USA 🇺🇸 wanted capitalism but they should have allowed Vietnam 🇻🇳 and their citizens the right to decide themselves. There was a lot of sick leaders back then such as Westmoreland who helped escalate the war. I have met many Vietnamese people who are peaceful people who never wanted war.

I seen your comment and wanted to translate it, then got busy and forgot. I apologize. Vietnam was a beautiful country. It far exceeded our expectations. I say that in several of the videos. I have wanted to visit the country for 30+ years because of the Vietnam (American) War. War is ALWAYS a horrible thing. Innocent people suffer. Now on a different note... The food and coffee was amazing, the best we have had ANYWHERE! The Vietnamese people were welcoming and very friendly. To many examples to cover. We met some really nice people. There were people who spoke no English but we sat and used the translator. Amazing experience. Thank you Google Translate for making those interactions happen. They were unforgettable and I will remember those people for the rest of my life. It always amazes me that where people have suffered the most, they are always the nicest, friendliest, and most compassionate. I wish nothing but the best for Vietnam's people and we will definitely return. To be there during Tet... again, amazing. Thanks for commenting starslight100!

Looking around today... I fear lessons were not learned. I always say, and think it's correct. It's not the people, it's the governments. Thanks for the comment KJJ782!

@@KJJ782 Người Việt nam đang xây dựng một nhà máy sản xuất xe hơi điện vinfast trên đất Mỹ vào thế kỹ 21... Điều đó chứng tỏ trước đây trong thế kỹ 20 , chính phủ Mỹ đã phạm sai lầm lớn nhất về quân sự gây chiến đất nước Việt nam thay vì cùng nhau hợp tác phát triển vì tương lai sớm hơn.

I Google it. Next time. Thanks for the comment.

Is Green Laundry self service?

It was only a couple days before that we booked the sleeper seats. You can get last minute seat tickets pretty easy at the station and they are really cheap.

@@andrewabroad50 thanks !

If you only knew... thanks for the comment... I guess.

Thank you Hear Leang. I appreciate you watching and commenting!

Ya, it was not a bad place at all. We would stay there again. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it!

Does you guys know how much the extra bed cost per night?

I really liked your comment. Always like to hear first hand accounts.

​@andrewabroad50 I remember when LBJ went on television claiming that one of our navy ships had been attacked in the gulf of Tonkin. It was later determined that was a made up story. After I had been drafted into the military and was in the class room training portion of this training I remember the training also including speeches that LBJ had made previously about why we were in South Vietnam supporting our ally.

The War would have been stopped in one day if you give LBJ a riffle and fight in the Vietnamese forrest.

Việt nam xâm lược việt nam ? "Nước Việt nam là một, Dân tộc việt nam là một, Sông có thể cạn, Núi có thể mòn chân lý ấy không có gì thay đổi, lời Hồ Chí Minh "

It was a really positive experience and the staff was awesome. Thanks for watching and commenting Lara.

Ya... lol The triassic/jurassic period for sure.

You too!

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I 💯 agree with your comment! I have written and deleted this reply several times. Your correct... only those that were there really know. I had a high school friend that went Airbourne after high school. He did some peace keeping as a Canadian. I know it is much different... but what happened in Rowanda messed him up bad. He doesn't talk much about it. You get fragments of it when he drinks.... from what I know, it would have changed me too. This is what I'll say to you my brother... thank you for sacrifice.

We loved Vietnam! We met some really nice people on our journey. Right from the first hotel manager in district 7 in HCMC to the airport hotel owner in Hanoi. The street food was some the best we had and the Vietnamese iced coffee is hands down the best coffee EVER... case closed! Thanks for watching and commenting!