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Published: January 4th 2007
Hanoi city.
i dont think anything could have prepared us for the unorganised chaos of Hanoi. The streets are full of conflicting colours, smells and noises. i wont even mention the mopeds. despite this assault to our senses we have had a fantastic start to our trip. the people here are extremely polite and helpful. we spent all of today (thursday) strolling around the old quarter of the city. each street is dedicated to a particular trade for example silk, leather or religious shrines. it took us all day to follow the predefined map in our travel guide (given we lost our way several times). we made a few select purchases and tried our best to haggle to limited success (we need more practise). the food is very good however we were put of any meat or fish by walking through the market. we have made arrangements for the next phase of our trip so we will keep you informed.
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mel perry
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Hello you two, just read your full blog and email - thanks. Sent notes of it to Sam, who is searching for a dress and shoes for her co. party! Pouring rain here and COLD! Cas fine, Freda and Dave coming over tomorrow night. Nice of Brent to contact you so soon, ah! Dont think EAling took many casualties from that coach crash, mostly Char Cross and Hillingdon. V bad injuries and several still in hosp. Nana is chirpy. Told her your latest. Hope you enjoy snorkling soon! Thinking of you - makes work nicer, checking how you are doing! Nige intersted too! Mum, G C and C xxxxxxxx