Upon our return from Nha Trang, we had the pleasure of becoming acquainted with our new digs. 31 Nguyen Canh Chan, my home away from home. One of the first things I set out to do was get to know the neighborhood. We went out to grab a bite, but were a little disappointed with the immediate offerings at nearby restaurants, including eel, cat, gerbil, etc. Finally, we found a restaurant serving up Banh Xeo, a hearty rice pancake flavored with Turmeric, and wrapped in fresh lettuce or greens and then dipped in a sweet and sour sauce. Delicious! We were careful when ordering, as I was told that a common mispronunciation translates to mean "shit sandwich."
After a few day's back in the city, I decided to check out some of the local sites. The Ho Chi Minh City museum of fine art is housed in a beautiful french colonial mansion. It has some relics from Angkor Wat, and bronze as well as ceramics from the 7th century, among other treasures. My favorite part was the contemporary galleries housed in the back of the museum. There were some incredible pictures. Here are a few photos from the museum:
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