Uncovering Rooftop Revelry and Vistas at Saigon's Củi Bar
Hello Friends,
As a frequent solo traveler, evening hours in unfamiliar cities often present a dilemma - wander unfamiliar streets aimlessly, or resign to boredom within my temporary four walls?
Lately I've embraced spur-of-the-moment rambles chasing neon signs and cafe chatter. Mobile maps grant 21st century fortune hunters ample treasures if you forgo over-planning. Just so last night, letting intuition guide me from my lodgings unveiled a superb rooftop drinking nook high above Saigon's dizzying sea of mopeds and merchants.
Craving evening exercise and escapades beyond my guidebook's list, I entered "rooftop bars" into Google, hoping atmospheric potential images might jump out. One panorama did captivate - Củi Rooftop's candlelit vista overlooking vibrant cityscapes below.
Củi Rooftop - Chi nhánh Bàu Cát
204-206 Võ Thành Trang, Phường 11, Tân Bình, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z3Su8RkY5A42QPBb8
The route seemed straightforward a quick half hour walk away. But after striding deliberately 20 minutes without spotting the towering signage I expected, I sheepishly asked a valet where had I gone astray? His guessing my destination made me optimistic, directing me up a dim Elvator nearby whose modest entry I had overlooked twice.
At last emerging onto the uppermost floor, the dazzling 360 degree views immediately quashed any navigational frustration in my victory. Choosing a table in the center of the room, I ordered a classic Negroni to toast the glittering urban sprawl around me as dusk descended under hanging lanterns.
Only a few others shared this perch initially, letting imagination conjure tales of the neighborhood homes and hides below. Soon the friendly bartender broke my reverie, inquiring my curiosities about his city while I sketched between snapshots. Last call came too soon it seemed! An easy choice for round two once my next boredom bout strikes.
Have your stories of unraveling cities secrets one serendipitous detour at a time? Please tell! While maps promise omniscience, genuine adventure thrives straying their grids at times.
Here's to many more rooftop reunions and Negronis with new friends!
