Since we could not find a house to rent, we sat down for lunch to figure out a plan. We could not stay at our homestay much longer since they were fully booked soon. We visited two hotels with a pool and worked out deals with them for long term stays. We were about to confirm one when I got a text from a new friend in Hoi An. She owns a deli popular with expats and just had a woman come in saying she had a house to rent. 

We transitioned from our guest house in Ho Chi Minh City to an apartment in a different district outside of the hustle and bustle of the city. The idea was to find a comfortable place with a pool and good internet to chill for a week and get some work done. Ah, the best laid plans....

On another day in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) we arranged for a tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels. These are situated about an hour from HCMC. Like many tours, it took longer to get there because we made a stop at a factory. This was where some amazing art was produced by disabled Vietnamese people. It was fantastic to see them at work. We could follow the process of how some of the pieces were produced. It was a group effort, like an assembly line. There were many pieces inside the shop, especially vases and some furniture. It is difficult for disabled people to earn an income in Vietnam and this place was a source of pride for them.