Waterproof basket

Apples

Queuing for the ATM

Anyone who has visited Vietnam will know that the Vietnamese are not known for their ability to queue. Airports especially are an incredible phenomenon, although this has improved over the years.

This is a standard scene outside an ATM, where a few people mill around with no real structure, just waiting to ounce on the cubicle once the person inside comes out.

Back enterance to Ben Thanh market

Fish with teeth

Royal puppets

Umbrellas at night?

Selling green mangoes in the shade

Purses, bags, shawls and more

Coffee and buddha statues

These type of stalls crack me up. They basically only sell two items, and they have absolutely nothing in common whatsoever. What is not uncommon however, is how common these types of stalls are

Tan Dinh market

Prawns in the wet market

Fish sale

Various salted fish

You can pick up all manner of salted or cured fish and shrimp in Ben Thanh market. Although the thermonuclear glaze and questionable hygiene may put off a purchase for some

Perfume counter

There are a few perfume stalls inside Ben Thanh market that look identical to this one. I like the look of them because they are back lit and crammed full of colourful bottles, however friends tell me that the authenticity of the bottle contents is questionable

Durian stall

It seems no other foodstuff quite polarises people like durian. Personally I do not mind the odour and quite like the creamy texture of the fruit. There is quite a sweet aroma when you drive past this stall and at about US$2 a kilo, it is a steal

Rural produce delivery

Dried squid

Red onions

Dragon fruit