The first day we spent in Hanoi was hot and humid. By the time we got back from our trip to Halong Bay, the city had cooled off. It made it a lot more comfortable for exploring. We spent our time trekking through the Old Quarter, Lake Hoan Kiem, the French Quarter, and a gorgeous park with badmitton and water balls. In case you don't know what water balls are, we're going to set up a stand on Lake Calhoun after we return. They are huge plastic balls, filled with air. You climb inside the ball and run around on the water. For dinner we played "Pass the plate". (One of our many new games). After everyone has consumed 1/4 a meal, you pass the plate and silverware to your left. We thought about playing a timed version, but reconsidered after knowing how fast Scott and Trevor can eat noodles.
In the evening, we experienced the famous Water Puppet show. Wow. Think Team America meets the Chinese New Year, on a pond.
We spend our last day in Hanoi by seeing Ho Chi Minh and the Masoleum. What an orderly activity! Scott's bag got searched 4 times. We left Hanoi with bellies full of Vietnamese coffee and pho, mmmm!
Hanoi is filled with scooters and horns. Crossing the streets is an awesome experience just in itself. Overall, Hanoi is a wonderful place to walk the streets, eat delicious food and drink Halida.
4 comments:
I LOVE the waterball!!!! I think that you guys should pull a Huck Finn and raft/waterball down the Mississippi to StL :-) I really like looking at the pictures--wow, it really is humid there! Glad you're having such a great time--keep the posts coming!
What a great adventure. I feel like by your blogs and amazing adventures thus far that you have been gone for weeks, but you have only just begun. Yeah, Sean's and my gmail acount is Family.Danaher, so we just show up at 'family' - sneaky huh? You are so worldly, and I am so excited to see more pictures. You'll have to tell us how the pho at home compares...I'm sure not even close.....oh, can you ship one of those waterballs to Iraq? :-)
The more I read about your adventures, the more I want to visit Southeast Asia. Everything sounds so much fun and exciting. Keep safe,
Love,
Dad
Erin - Actually it did remind me of you in Rome!
Katie - Yes, the humidity is horrible. Most of the time my hair is back, but still poofy.
Becky - We feel the same way. Actually the pho is pretty much the same as at home.
Dad - It is incredible. I think you guys would have a blast out here.
Everyone - Thanks so much for keeping us with us and in touch! We miss you :)
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