So it is official. I have spent more than twice as much money on clothes than I anticipated. And I was planning on spending quite a bit (even by American standards). I'm actually a little sick to my stomach about it but I'm sure I'll get over it soon. It just means that no one back home will be receiving any gifts from Vietnam (kidding). This is what I have purchased:
2 evening dresses (tried them on today and they are lovely)
8 day/summer dresses
3 cotton skirts
1 suit - jacket and pants (very nice material...I did not skimp)
3 dress shirts
1 pair of knee high leather boots
1 pair of sandals
1 knee length wool coat
All of these items were custom tailored so I suppose the money was well spent. I had my first fitting for 4 of the dresses today and I was very impressed with the worksmanship. In about half an hour I'm scheduled for another fitting for the boots and a few more of the dresses. They are with a different tailor so I'm really hoping the quality is up to par. I'm not quite sure how I'm going to get all of this home....looks like I'll be paying some shipping costs too!
Anyways - I didn't spend the entire day shopping for clothes. I woke up early this morning and walked around the city to take pictures. It's been one of my favorite moments in Vietnam so far. Just me and my camera and an absolutely beautiful setting. I also spent some time at one of the local spas. For $20...I got a 30 minute facial and a 60 minute Thai massage (this just means deep tissue...no happy ending for those who have dirty minds......you know who you are....EL, MT, PJ, SA, DL...any maybe even ACP).
Moving on....
After my fitting this evening I plan to visit one of the local backpacker "pubs" for some local beer and Vietnamese noodles. Maybe I'll meet another American...probably not though. I seem to be a rare breed.
Cheers...shauna
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