day 55.. entering the cu chi tunnels

with trepidation we enter the cu chi tunnels

an elaborate set of tunnels dug(by hand) near saigon to aid the north's war effort.
from here south vietnamese communist rebels launched attacks on US bases

above ground traps were camouflaged amongst the leaves for defensive measures

in attempt to remove these threats, US bombers turned cu chi into a moon scape

at 1m x .75m, some tunnels still remain... we toured a very dark and clausterphobic 150m portion as our backs couldn't take much more