Streets of Hanoi & River Tour

Here are some pictures of the streets of Hanoi with all their action and charm. You really get a feel for the culture here by walking the streets. We also did a boat tour of "Ha Long Bay on Land" which isn't the real Ha Long Bay, but a set of rivers with similar limestone scenery and caves. Next time around I definitely want to visit the actual bay which is about four hours outside of Hanoi.

Note - it seems that my first post on Hanoi (not the one about the food) did not get emailed out to many of you. If you didn't get to see it, check it out here because it is one of my favorite posts thus far.

 Entire family packed on a vespa

 Washing the dishes on the street (No Health Department here!)

 Their draft beer, Bia Hoi, delivered fresh daily. 25 cents a glass

 Exposed electrical and phone wires

Lunchtime rush

The oranges here with green peels

 Proud owner of a new jet

Silk Embroidery - couldn't help but purchase a few

 Efficient mode of transport

 Silk Wholesaler

Moped Valet

 Our rower multitasking - chatting on her phone and rowing with her feet

Beautiful limestone caves

The Boss - lighting up on the river

 "Floating Market"

 Rice Paddy on the edge of the river

 High traffic area

Adorable baby goat!