Early doors at Hanoi

So Hanoi began as early start from our trip up across the border from Laos and into Vinh, and it wasn't quite what we expected when we woke up in the morning. The noise of the traffic is immense and it never stops! Forget Milan or Paris or any other city in Europe, Hanoi is the king of motorcycle heaven. Every inch of the roads and even the pavements are covered with bikes! Hoever we managed to stay alive crossing the roads and explored the lake, the History Museum and the markets. After which we decided that a trip to Ha Long Bay was much needed. This is what this part of the world is famous for in terms of landscape.

The hills and the limestone formations are something out of a fantasy; and the surealness of staying on the boat and watching the stars so clear above structures that seems to rise out of nowhere in the dark.

Unfortunately you are quickly removed from the fantasy and brought back to the crass reality of Cat Ba Island. Imagine a Vietnamese Blackpool (No images neccesary!). Need I say more? And so back to Hanoi it was.

written by

Priya&Tim on June 28, 2006 from Hanoi, Vietnam

from the travel blog: Cheeky Round The World Trip

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