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Hanoi Rocks!

We loved Hanoi! A really cool (if still slightly high octane) city. Has a somewhat older, lived-in feel than Ho Chi Minh City. We felt quite tired from the travels, so actually had two room service meals, with cheesy Western movies.

HOWEVER, we still did the following;

- went for early morning run around the Hanoi lake
- tried Harry Potter-inspired ‘potions’/ drinks at a themed cafe - the butter beer was particularly well-realised!
- has genuinely one of of the best burgers, at a place called ‘Chops’.
- saw Vietnamese water puppet show - absolutely amazing music and cool visuals (in that order, for me)
- tried to continue our tradition of seeing the sunset from a rooftop bar - but comically managed to end up at the wrong rooftop bar (just 1 building across from our intended choice)
- survived mad traffic (it was explained to us that other drivers can get angry if you do not go through a red light)
-tried durian, the world’s smelliest fruit- we can attest to that....
- saw Vietnam/Japan flower show
- went to a snake restaurant. Tried a cobra made into 11 different dishes! And tried more tasty local food.











So, ok, we still managed to do quite a lot!

Now writing this from the airport. Vietnam has been amazing, probably one of the most naturally beautiful countries we have seen. Sad to be leaving, but more adventures await us in Japan!

Comments

Zen Musings said…
Wow! Sound amazing and a lovely write up on the visits. Thank you!
I love sunrises and sunsets too!
Thanks for the photos which brings things to life.
Have a wonderful trip to Japan. It will be amazing.
Looking forward to the photos of a country that thought me so many martial arts - to which I say, with a bow, Doumo arigatou gozaimasu (Thanks so much!)
Take care, Michele and Roman.
D
March 31, 2019 at 10:05 AM
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