This past summer I was a particpant of 
Fulbright Hays Seminars Abroad 
Travel to Thailand and Vietnam, 
Summer 2002, Gateway To South East Asia 
Heritage. This six week trip took me to 
Thailand and Vietnam for six weeks. There 
will be many more contributions of my 
trip in the future. I thank the 
United States Department Of Education 
for this fantastic fellowship.

Ho Chi Minh is considered the father of 
Vietnam. Ironically, he was never married 
nor had children. His picture is seen 
everywhere.       
                                    

There were two 
lines for 
entering 
the masoleum. 
One is for 
Vietnamese 
and one for all
foreigners.
   
     

A dress code was 
enforced, and 
you were advised
not to wear a 
hat, sunglasses 
or have your 
hands in your 
pockets. This 
would be 
disrespectful. 
Ho Chi Minh is 
viewed as the 
father of the 
new Vietnam.