Vietnam

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North Vietnam - Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa

These photos were taken in January, while I was in Vietnam. Soon afterwards, my memory card got a "virus" at an internet cafe, while getting the photos copied to a DVD! As a result, I lost most of my photos from Vietnam. Fortunately, Dave was travelling with me and was able to email his photos to me when he returned back to Seattle. Thank you Dave!

Since we only had one week in Vietnam, we wanted to make the most of it, so we used a local travel agent that my friends, Lena and Kevin recommended. It turned out to be totally worth it. Our travel agent was Ms. Nguyen in Hanoi, and she took care of everything for us. It was so nice to have a local contact with the right connections. And she graciously accomodated us when we made a last-minute change in our itinerary during the trip, changing our train tickets for us even when another local had told us it wasn't possible because the train was sold out. If you ever get a chance to travel in Vietnam, I highly recommend her. Her website: VietvisionTravel

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Photos

Hanoi at Night
Hoan Kiem Lake

Tourist releasing a candle lantern on Hoan Kiem Lake
In celebration of "Tet," or the Chinese New Year (January 26th).

Outdoor table overlooking the city
Dave and Laura

Crazy Hanoi traffic
The traffic is insane, and the rules didn't seem to be enforced.

In some parts of the city, walking is faster than driving

I couldn't resist greeting this cocker spaniel puppy... with the same color hair as mine!

H'mong woman sewing handmade fabric
The Black H'mong tribe is one of several ethnic hill tribes near Sapa in the mountains of Northern Vietnam.

Local H'mong girls showing us the final product.
These girls followed us on our hike in the mountains near Sapa. They were eager to practice their English, and we really enjoyed their company along the way.

Comments

[Hoa]

from Vietnam
Hi, your photos are so beautiful. You must be a professional photographer? Just one thing about the pic Dave and soliers - in fact they are not soldiers, they are vietnamese police. Anyway, i believe you enjoyed your time in vietnam. Hope you'll come back here! ^^

[Jayne]

Where are you now, Laura?
Hi there, great photos of Vietnam - sorry you lost yours (I wiped out one whole day of my Thailand trip in error and was miserable about it!). I leave to Dubai TODAY but have been wondering how/where you are...take care! Jayne

[Ruthanne Cortez]

Great pictures!
Good to see you both looking so healthy and enjoying life. I have really enjoyed your adventures via the eyes of your camera. Take care dear ones. Ruthanne

[Elizabeth]

Awesome Photos as Usual!
Laura, So sorry to hear about your camera card. What a bummer. Thanks to Dave for carrying the ball. Great photos as usual, and your hair is soooo long and beautiful! ;-)

[CaminoGirl]

Thanks for the comment! I wasn't exactly sure what they were, and there were so many of them all over the city. I'll make the correction ASAP...

[CaminoGirl]

Now I'm back in Thailand (Chiang Mai). I'm finally able to do some catching up on my blog. Best of luck in Dubai - what an adventure for you!

[Melina Sauer]

Love the colors!
Hello Laura! I am so glad you are seeing so much and having fun on your adventure! Wasn't Vietnam amazing! Your photos make me want to go right back! Be safe! Love, Lena

[francisco]

lost memory card
Hi guys, nice pics! I'm writing because I lost a memory card with pictures from the same parts of vietnam that you are showiing here, also from singapore an australia, I with treking in Sapa when this happened. Maybe sombody fuond this and is trying to find out who is the owner, that's why I'm leaving the message, if you get any info please contact me at [e-mail]. thanks

[CaminoGirl]

lost memory card
Sorry, I was there in Jan 2009. I also lost a memory card... so I can relate to the frustration of that!