Meet Phoebe, the talking bird!
Too bad she was resold back to the seller at 50% of the retailing price.. And I still cannot digest the fact that she cost MORE THAN Murphy!!! ~$$~
HCM on day 5. We decided to hit Ben Thanh market early in the morning! And this dog was still in the same position as the previous day! haha! Much like my own at home. They have this unusually perked up body when they see a gaga (insect) on the floor! That intense gaze and waiting for a chance to pounce can keep them preoccupied whole day!!!
The busy life-threatening street we have to cross to get to Ben Thanh. You got to suck up a huge breath of air and take deliberate steps across! The motorists will avoid u! So dont worry!
Diz showing off her or chenh (blueblack) from previous day's massage. Such delicate skin!
Some snaps inside Ben Thanh market. Basically an Auntie haven! Got alot of mummy's style clothes! I got 3 for her! Soooo pampered! ;p
Gathered all last minute gift shopping this morning and headed back to put down everything, cool down and get dressed for the pretty day ahead! :)
Everyone brought at least one dress along except me. Luckily I bought a beach sundress at the Ben Thanh Market the night before.. whew! When I say beach sundress, it is really meant for the beach! with bikinis under! It was so revealing with a normal brassiere I had a scarf on for the rest of the day..
Luncheon at Lemongrass. Our ONLY atas meal there..
All the below + 4 cuppas = USD 34.11
Vietnamese style keropok! :) And I was trying to hide my *ahemz* humble cleavage! whahaha! The scarf was only off during meal times in more atas places like this!
A group pic
And then we were in for some pampering treats! Chanced upon this parlour while looking for the Lonely Planet's recommended mani/pedi parlour (which had closed down). It's called the Armani Spa Salon.
A mani + basic color = USD 5.
A pedi + basic color = USD 6.
They use OPI!!!
Nail arts are separately chargeable at 3D = USD2 and normal = USD1.
Verrrrry cheap!!! Got a namecard too!
Dressed up, nails pretty, we headed for the aim of the day. Sheraton Hotel! 1-for-1 from 6pm-9pm!!! :)
Pics of us with our glasses and pretty nails :D
Some nibble bits
When the sky turns darker....
Pretty hor?!
The hallway had some pretty lights and queenish chairs! Diz n I took a longer time the ladies toilet (over in Vietnam, must use the more chor lor word, TOILET) cos of that ;p
And then for dinner. MY was craving for some char beng (fried rice). We headed back Ben Thanh night market for the crowded road side hawker stall there.
A pic of the signboard!
There are at least 3 big stalls there but this particular one is more crowded! we figured it had to be better! so we were there almost all the time! :D
Char beng and a plate of beef cubes served with fries..
Lastly...my Iphone wonders...:)
***HCM - THE END***
Whew! like finally! Now I can write down my looong weekend in my dear diary! heh :D
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