Cantho- Saigon

Total Distance:166.55km
Total Time:7h44m08s
Average Speed:21.5km/h
Maximum Speed:52.0km/h
Total Distance So Far:4216.28km

Well, I've been in Vietnam for a week now. Before coming here I heard that the traffic was slightly insane. To be honest, I assumed everyone was embellishing a little. After experiencing it first hand, I can assure you, they weren't. The entire trip so far has been wall to wall traffic. It never lets up, not even for a second. The only up side of it is that being surrounded by cars provides a good shield from the wind. It's so loud. Everyday is concluded with a thumping headache. However, the roads here are great. The shoulders are nice and wide, and the pavement is beautiful. The Vietnamese people, as with any country I suppose, can be pretty hit and miss. Overall the majority of them seem pretty friendly, although I find some of the men here a little too friendly.
The ride from Cantho went smooth. I wish I could tell you more, but there wasn't a lot to see. Like I've stated before, the Vietnamese highways are somewhat lacking scenically. It is almost like riding through one giant city. I had been warned about traffic in Saigon. Having been told it is amoung one of the worst in the world, I was a little nervous about riding in here. It's not as bad as people claim. Once you figure out how to ride with no rules of the road, you're golden. I did get a flat tire once entering Saigon, which was extremely frustaurating. At this point though, I've become a pro at fixing flats, so it doesn't set me back like it used to.
The city itself isn't a bad place. It's a rather modern city. Like most major metropolises, it's overpriced, but that comes with the territory. I had planned to spend only two nights here, but have decided to extend it to three. I figure I'm in no real rush.
That's all for now folks. I'll drop you a line from my next destination... wherever that may be.