October 31st: Hanoi
Hanoi is an old city with many narrow winding streets... and the crazy traffic that can generate. You still find shops grouped by type, a hang-over from
the days when guild controlled each commercial aspect. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here, though Tracy crossing the road through a stream of traffic on crutches was a sight to
see (if you move predictably the apparent wall of vehicles will move around you).
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I think this is the parliament building
The war museum,they are very proud of the captured US hardware
John and Uncle Ho
At one time buildings were taxed on their street frontage, so they were built narrow and tall
Temple of Literature
Beats a degree certificate!
Temples have a typical arrangement of ponds, walls, gates and buildings
Central Hanoi
Tim and teeth
The hardware store. One of many in this street
Hoan Kiem Lake, the heart of the city
Inspiring communist art!
Street market
We try out the way women carry their wares
© Tim Cooke 2006
