Hot and humid the cycle seemed to last an eternity by this point I was in robotic mode – my feet just circled without a second thought.
Drenched in sweat we arried at the Chu Chi Tunnels. Originally set in a thriving rainforest the Americans shed all life from here with the use of chemical weapons – in particular Agent Orange. Without knowing this I thought I was in just another bland forest.
The architectural triumph of Chu Chi is immense – such a clever concept of 254 miles of tunnel beneath the surface offering protection, security and homes to thousands of displaced Vietnamese during the war. Traps, smole escapes, exits by water – hidden doors; 3 – 4 levels of depth, water, everything needed that helped them win the war.
Authored By Ryan C Haynes – See the Full Story at Honest Omissions
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