Continuing an accidental theme, I left Hoi An for Hanoi. Ho Chi Minh, Hue, Hoi An and while I was in Hanoi, I made a trip to Ha Long Bay (separate entry for the pictures). If you are ever playing a Vietnamese person in Hangman, I suggest you start with the letter H. Hanoi is all about Ho. Ho lived and reigned in Hanoi. They actually have a huge museum dedicated solely to the man and his accomplishments. His mausoleum stands guarded (3 out front, three in the hallway leading to Ho, 4 surrounding his body, and three more on the way out) at all times and is an extremely somber occasion. You must be properly attired - no shorts and tank tops, keep your hands out of your pockets at all times and absolutely no
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