Ben Thanh adventures / The hat is a hit

I walked to Ben Thanh market to find breakfast and someone who could fix the torn seam in my pants. On the way, I received a couple compliments on my hat. Breakfast came in the form of a mango smoothie and a bowl of pho bo. After eating, I found a clothing shop, and asked if they could sew up my pants. They quoted me a price of $5, which I bargained down to about $2. While one of them sewed up my pants, the others commented on my hat, and asked to try it on. Naturally, I obliged:

On the way back from the market, I bought these two mangoes for about $2:

2 thoughts on “Ben Thanh adventures / The hat is a hit

  1. That’s a lovely photo. She is quite colorful. You not so much. The mangos are the same price here. Thanks for sharing your travels. 🤗💕Nonna.

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  2. You are amazing in your ability to attract people. I never would have predicted your facile and genuine social skills.
    Congratulations on that achievement! 🧸

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