Today ended up being quite full on. I planned on just exploring the city a bit, but in the hustle and bustle of this crazy city, I ended up taking advice from locals.
I started off with an accidental step into the markets, and a stroll through some of the parks. It's really nice seeing people going about their normal lives, but I am sick of having people yell "lady" at me.
I then headed to the Independence Palace. It was really split into two parts though: an awesome house and party place, with a bunker underneath, full of old communications equipment.
My favourite room was the roof, originally designed as a meditation room, which was turned into a huge party scene with a dancefloor and a bar.
After the Palace, I headed to the war museum. That was a really tough place, with just so many emotionally charged photos and stories.
That whole war was just so horrible for literally everyone involved. Even now.
I went out for dinner with a couple of Aussie girls staying at the hostel, and saw the bar district for all of 2 minutes, but this city is cool. The bikes are nuts, but I like the city.
Tomorrow, the mighty Mekong xx