Hanoi and Ha Long Bay
June 18th 2010 Arrived in Hanoi on 12th June. It is the capital of Vietnam and still the centre of government, finance and culture, though at first glance it doesn't seem to be as commerce-driven as Saigon. It's a fascinating city and definately my favourite city in Vietnam - although Alice preferred the madness and buzz of Saigon.
We have stayed mainly in the Old Quarter, which covers quite a big area but is
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