Ten days ago, we entered Vietnam via the Mekong River. We cruised around in the Mekong Delta, visiting small towns along the way. When we disembarked, we took a bus to Ho Chi Minh City, where we boarded a plane to Hanoi. We’ve been in Hanoi four days, and now it’s time to return home. Here’s a Vietnam trip summary. Continue reading “Vietnam Trip Summary”
Tag: Hanoi
Hanoi’s Old Quarter
We’re on our way to Hanoi’s Old Quarter. It’s just about the only part of Hanoi that we’ve seen, but it’s so enchanting, it seems to be pulling us back for one last visit. Continue reading “Hanoi’s Old Quarter”
Breakfast Bánh Mì — Oh, Baby!
It’s our last day in Hanoi. Even though we haven’t seen most of the main tourist attractions, we decided to go back to the Old Quarter and just hang out. But first, I’m taking an early-morning walk that, unbeknownst to me, is going to lead me to my first breakfast bánh mì. Continue reading “Breakfast Bánh Mì — Oh, Baby!”
Hanoi after Dark
We’re on a bus, returning to Hanoi at the end of a one-day visit to Ha Long Bay. It’s dark as we approach the outskirts of town. I think everyone on the bus is asleep except me. I’m gazing out the window, taking it all in. It will be interesting to see Hanoi after dark.
Long before we reached the city itself, we passed numerous centers of activity along the roadside. Just about everything appeared to be open. There were lots of open-air eating establishments where families appeared to be having dinner. Continue reading “Hanoi after Dark”
How to Cross Hanoi Streets on Foot – and Live to Tell About It
We’re in Hanoi, Vietnam, taking a walking tour focused on this city’s famous street food. The tour takes place in Hanoi’s Old Quarter — an enchanting maze of ancient streets, big trees, and a million sights and smells. Hanoi is as well-known for its traffic as it is for its amazing food. And since this is a walking tour, we needed to know how to cross Hanoi streets and live to tell about it. Continue reading “How to Cross Hanoi Streets on Foot – and Live to Tell About It”
Hanoi Street-Food Tasting Tour – The Home Stretch
We’re more than half-way through a Hanoi street-food tasting tour in the Old Quarter. At every stop so far, I think someone has said, “This is the best thing I’ve ever tasted.” But our stomachs are starting to get seriously full. We need to walk around to get our appetites back up. Regarding walking around, there’s good news and there’s bad news… Continue reading “Hanoi Street-Food Tasting Tour – The Home Stretch”
