We arrived in Hanoi last night. We flew from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City, where we got our visas for Vietnam and changed planes and airlines to fly to Hanoi. It was raining when we arrived and has been raining since then.
We are staying in a pleasant hotel near the Old Quarter, with lots of other travelers nearby. After breakfast this morning we arranged for a trip to Halong Bay for this coming Friday. Laurie was smart enough to pack a poncho and I borrowed an umbrella from the hotel so we could go out and see some of the city.
We walked for a while and then stopped by a spa that was recommended by the hotel, where we both got a massage. We then had lunch and set out to complete the walking tour we started in the morning. We had just seen an old gate to the city when the skies decided to show us what a real tropical rain could be like. It absolutely poured for over half an hour, while we stood under the awning in front of a shop. It finally let up enough for us to walk back to the hotel.
Tomorrow we hope to sample some more of the great food and walk around again.
Sounds like an interesting albeit wet day! 😀Love seeing your posts!
ReplyDeleteWish I were able to walk around with you and eat that delicious food. Hope the cruise in Halong Bay is lovely.
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