Risking scooter death for a balloon sale

The One Where I Fall Into A Bucket Of Fish

July 9th 2009
There are countless markets in Hanoi that are so much fun to explore, except one particular moment that caused much embarrassment and annoyance! The streets in the markets are quite narrow, and as I was passing through the fresh food section, a lady on her scooter had parked herself in the middle of the street with no thought to any pedestrian that might need to pass her! So I attempted to go arou ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Red River Delta » Hanoi

The conquest of Vietnam by France began in 1858 and was completed by 1884. It became part of French Indochina in 1887. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by Communist forc... ... read more

Message Follow (0) Comment

rachelisawkward

rachelisawesome

Observing awkwardness in foreign lands..... After years of saving, I'm finally on my 8 month world adventure. From Delhi to Dortmund! Beginning in Delhi, India I plan to make it through Asia and Europe to celebrate Christmas with Sarah in Dortmund, Germany! So what's my general plan? India, Nepal, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, China, Mongolia, Russia, Finland, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Germany. And fingers crossed for Japan, the Ukraine, Iceland, Czech Republic and Morocco! WHERE AM I NOW? HOME!!! So I realize I have not ... full info

Joined	January 18th 2009	Trips	0
Last Login	November 5th 2010	Followers	0
Status	BLOGGER	Follows	0
Blogs	27	Guestbook	21
Photos	345	Forum Posts	1

[photo=4131924]

[blogger=107149]

[photo=4131924]

[blog=425286]

[blogger=107149]

Top Photos Blog Map

Tot: 0.07s; Tpl: 0.003s; cc: 4; qc: 27; dbt: 0.0248s; 1; m:domysql w:travelblog (10.17.0.13); sld: 1; ; mem: 1.1mb