Hanoi

We got to Hanoi on the overnight train and headed out of the station. Di wanted to know which way was north so we could orientate ourselves. I put my Bear Grylls hat on and looked up at the cloudy sky (come on jonnboy you can do this) and with considerable authority pointed out the path of the sun... east to west thus making that.... (with a point of the finger ) North!Whos the daddy :) Not me apparently!! After 10 minutes we realised we were actually walking south :) Dohhhh!












Really tasty noodle soup on the street, reckon this was the best yet. Bowl of soup, plate of noodles and a big bowl of mixed leaves. Just delicious.

This whole street had shops selling a tasty drink called a "Sinh To" Basically a glass containing mixed fruit with condensed milk and coconut milk poured over the top. You also get a bucket of finely crushed ice that you spoon into the glass. So simple yet really tasty.






If you hear the train coming it's probably too late :)




















Nice wiring lads, it's been a hard day's work so let's get on the fresh beer.























Every morning at about 5.30 the locals congregate around the lake for a bit of exercise. Me and Di got out there for our morning run and joined in. Couple of laps of the lake and stopping off on the way for some aerobics and weight training. Leanne if your reading this, it's not all fun on the open road :)

Oh Diane ya just not in time to the music love :)

Well we're not complete saints, all that effort requires a bit of reward !!

Do I look like I know what I'm eating ? Do I trust the chef ? :)

View from the street side with a beer of course :)

Diane just stopping by at the Dung cafe :) cool.

Soldiers on parade, and never a more shabby display have I ever witnessed. As for Dopey, Grumpy, Sneezy and Doc. Lets just hope they don't get to use live ammo.

Mausoleum containing the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh. Sombre place where all smiling is strictly forbidden. The body lies within a glass box inside. You feel the reverence inside the place; its completely palpable.

PENNY - Don't scroll any further down.

If you think thats what it looks like, you're probably right :)