Hanoi

Found the problem with uploading pictures is a virus on the flash drive. Can't open it easily so may just buy new as it will be cheap here. Until then some words and I will add pics later.

Just arrived, flight 50 mins fom Luang Prabang left EARLY!!! landed and through immigration within 10 minutes. What a first impression, compare that with most visitors experiences arriving in Heathrow.

Hanoi is an assault on all of the senses but particularly the ears! Motorcycle navigation seems to be determined bat like, by the emitting of frequent horn sounds. Crossing the road is a challenge but I am still here so they must know what I am doing because I don't.


Was starving when I got here and went straight from the hotel ($15, two beds, balcony, good shower) to the pavement for some Pho, (chicken noodle soup). Delicious, cost about 60p. Bought some sandals for $4, asking price was $15 and still think I overpaid and now off to find the local draft beer.


Some of the narkets just round the corner from me, no close ups of the fish, very interesting but not for the faint hearted...








Another first impression, the people are so friendly. Everyone says something in English, just to show they can, not trying to sell me anything, they smile a lot, I think I will enjoy it here.