So far Vietnam has surpassed all culinary expectations! It feels like it has been an eating tour of Hanoi thus far, but with so much on offer and so cheap and tasty - plus feeding an extra how can we say no. The lowest point of any dining experience has been the seating. The time of day has had a factor on just how close to the ground Anna's seat can be (full bladder and lack of warm muscles).
Has been an easy city to navigate, they actually have road signs and obey traffic lights unlike India, and it is a lot more friendly than reported. Have had several days in Hanoi, all very cultural - Ho Chi Minh Mauseleum and Museum, Water Puppets, Literature Museum, Vietnam History Museum, Night Market and of course lots of sampling of local cuisine.
We headed up to Halong Bay for a 2 day, one night tour. The weather was a bit grim but it did manage to clear in parts to allow us to enjoy the scenery and take some good pics. We were very lucky with our tour as there are soooo many to pick from and all seemingly doing the same thing all for different prices. Our boat the 'Poseidon' was actually one of the nicest that we saw and we were thankful that there were three likeminded young brits onboard that kept us entertained, cheers Toni, Tim and Matt. Did a tour of the limestone caves and a little bit of kayaking around the floating villages. Evening entertainment consisted of a not so successful attempt at fishing for squid and a laugh a minute karaoke marathon. Must admit Anna had to call it quits when the rice wine came out and the singing did deteriorate somewhat - only so much a sober person can cope with!
Back in Hanoi for a day or so - a day trip south to Tam Coc planned for tomorrow and night train for Hoi An in the evening.
OMG, that food looks great!
ReplyDeleteCome on then guys, what were your karaoke choices?
Oh it looks so great all those pasteries and cakes, Colin Redfearn did you go mad? Keep enjoying yourselves and soaking up the different cultures
ReplyDeleteCheers and happy times Mumsy
colin did a few numbers - must admit i sung from the sidelines as was stone cold sober.
ReplyDeleteThink rocketman, Jammin, englishman in newe york - honestly he was loving it! Couldn't pull him away.....
yes colin loving the cakes - we have been a bit quiet on the food last few days though as something hasn't agreed with either of us - been quite poorly think it was probably the one restaurant meal we had
Oh dear I thought Colin might have been trying the different ones out so that he could decide which one he wanted for the BIRTHDAY ONE
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY COLIN ENJOY THE DAY
Don't forget to wave over the land McKenzie has gone to China instead so in your neck of the woods
Love the Janney person
Hangry. I spose now you've had the real deal I can't fob off my noodle bowls on you anymore! Get a recipe and come teach me how to make those!! Love youse fullas. SMB xx
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