We waited anxiously for the shuttle van to fetch us from the hotel to the the bus terminal. |
The express bus we took was Giant Ibis from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh with 3 stops in between at US$18.00 per person. Ticket can be purchased online. |
Here we were in Giant Ibis bus for a 6 hour journey which has good reviews in the cyber world. The other alternative bus company is Mekong Express. Photo credit : Jotaro Zen |
Goodbye Phnom Penh as the bus slowly moved out of the city for the highway. |
A stop for toilet use at this petrol station called Tela Station somewhere in the vicinity of Prey Veng Province. |
Passing by this 2km-long Neak Loeang bridge which was completed in April, 2015. It is the longest bridge in Cambodia. We were supposed to stay a night at Neak Loeang if we were to cycle instead of the bus journey. |
As we approaches Bavet we could see many casinos along the highway which is located close to the international border gate between Cambodia and Vietnam. |
Stop for a simple lunch at Prestige Duty Free shop within the building of Moc Bai International Border Checkpoint. |
The bus stopped at Pham Ngu Lao also known as backpacker street in front of Liberty Hotel Ho Chi Minh. We spotted this corner to set up our bicycle, |
We made a few enquires a couple at the nearby hotels and decided to stay at Saigon Hotel 237 (also known as Hanh Hoa). |
We were recommended to have our dinner at Asiana Food Town located opposite where we were staying. It was a good recommendation with a variety of foods to choose including dessert and some convenient stores. |
Our selection of Vietnamese food for the evening. We enjoyed the dinner with some sweet dessert. |
At a comfortable and conducive atmosphere for a decent dinner. |
A walkabout at Bui Vien Walking Street, a vibrant atmosphere and many entertainment outlets besides the pubs and eatery houses. |
There are many interesting narrow alleys to be combed with many food outlets, hotels and entertainment joints found within this congested space. |
Some of the scenes tucked at the narrow alleys of Bui Vien walking street.
On the main section of the walking street. |
The many entrances to these compact community via narrow alleys and houses are small with ladder to the upper floors and they are really compact. A good night for Day 3. |
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