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November 26th 2005
Published: December 6th 2005
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The trip back to Hanoi from Cat Ba was very enjoyable (a cruise through Halong Bay and a minibus ride from Halong City to Hanoi) and we arrived in the city around 5pm. We walked the streets for about an hour in search of a suitable guesthouse and landed at the Mingh Vihn for $11 per night. We enjoyed a nice meal and a few beers before hitting the sack for the evening. I'm glad to be back in Han... Read Full Entry



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Russian TankRussian Tank
Russian Tank

On display at the Military Museum.
US equipmentUS equipment
US equipment

The remains of a US plane along with a tank and Huey helicopter also on display at the musuem.
Field of greenField of green
Field of green

We came upon this field on water when scooting through the narrow alleys. No one could tell us what was growing there.
LeninLenin
Lenin

Statue of the Russian leader in the park named after him.
At Ho's MauselleumAt Ho's Mauselleum
At Ho's Mauselleum

Behind me are the remains of the revered leader.
Uncle HoUncle Ho
Uncle Ho

He is ofter refered to as Uncle Ho among the Vietnamesse people.
Uncle Ho's MuseumUncle Ho's Museum
Uncle Ho's Museum

Unfortunately it was closed for renovations.
Temple of LightTemple of Light
Temple of Light

Sacred turtles hold the tablets of wisdom.
Bia HoiBia Hoi
Bia Hoi

The gentlemen at the table next to us enjoy the fresh brewed beer....at a cost of $.12 per glass!!!



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