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We arrived in Vietnam on Tims birthday (15th Nov for those who unspeakably forgot it) The cultural differences between Vietnam and Thailand have been subtle yet evident. The first one that struck us was the fierce nature of the Vietnamese women, unlike the more reserved thai women they run the show and are not to be messed with. The moterbikes swarm like bees, this is a very vibrant country. We havent enjoyed the food as much as thai, but the 'make it yourself' spring rolls are pretty cool.
We spent 5 days in Hanoi the capital, staying in the 'old quarter' district, the centre of town with lots of interesting cafes and people trying to sell you everything under the sun.
After almost a week in the bustling city we decided to head down country to the smaller quieter cities. We spent 2 days in 'Hue', where we took a boat ride along the perfume river and visited the royal tombs.
Next, was the coastal town of 'Hoi An' this has been our favourite place in Vietnam so far. A quaint fishing town with lots of taylors, art galleries, and restaurants along the river front.
An interesing plane ride to 'Ho Chi Minh' city had us shaking in our boots. That is where we are currently residing, tommorrow we are off to see the cu chi tunnels then we are catching a bus to Cambodia.
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the perfume pagoda
limestone caves complete with buddhist shrine. Amazing, worth the 2hr upward hike to get there.
dead snake and bird drink
This is considered an afrodesiac by the locals, we will take their word for it!
famous 'Relic 'car
This car was driven by a monk into a busy intersection where he got out and burnt himself alive to protest against government leglislation about buddhism.You may have seen this picture on the cover o... [more]
Sam in Hoi An
In Hoi An they celebrate the full moon with lots of lanterns and incence! no motorbikes or bikes on the street and there is a real carnival atmosphere.
Hoi an
A tyhpoon struck, the river burst its banks and the town flooded so it made it easier for the boat ladies to hassle us for rides
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