Cu Chi Tunnels

Cu Chi tunnels are located half way between Saigon and Cambodia. During the war the Americans bombed this area heavily as they believed it was the gateway to Saigon. The area previously was a rich fertile land, that was heavily populated. The people of Cu Chi formed an army to counter attack the American army's ground and air strikes.
The Cu Chi army was made up of woman, men and children. All prepared to defend their land. Several tunnel systems, 3 layers deep, were dug over a period of time and these were used as a hiding and defense system.
They developed bombs and boobie traps out of left over shells from the American bombardment. Some of the traps they used were gruesome, and made me sick just looking at them, yet alone imagining them actually used.
When the air strikes came, or the area was attacked by ground troops, the Viet's hid in the tunnel system and attacked from hidden bunkers. Some of the entrances to these tunnels were well hidden and the hole so small I couldn't get my arse in them. I consoled myself that these people were starving, in a war and made much smaller than me! I could however get in to the main entrances. We decide to give it a go and go through one of the tunnel systems for about 200 meters. When it came to my turn I started to make my way down the stairs and bend to get into the hole but came over with a panic attack. I shot out of there, pushing people aside, so fast I think there was smoke from behind!
There was even tears my friend. Tears!!
Boy, I really am turning in to my Dad. Am I becoming claustrophobic?
I was really disappointed with myself. Normally I'm the one who'd do anything but this was one thing I just couldn't do. It made me feel better when Paul said that no one needs to go in there!
Oh well. Maybe he's right.......