I guess it seems prejudicial to say this, but my first response would be that you’re more evidence that Vietnam must have many pretty women. My second would be that, although I’m glad I wasn’t there during the war, I’m very happy that I finally got enough money to visit now. I’d probably find it to be hot and humid, but I’d love to experience one of your monsoons in a bathing suit. :p When it comes to your food, I might even try an insect dish, but I’d probably avoid any food that contains ink. ;-o Regarding your other questions, I don’t think I’d be able to make a judgment until I’d spent some time there.