We’ll keep it brief-ish as it’s 7am and our brains are sweating already, we’re going on a trip to Halong Bay until Wednesday for a bit of sight seeing, boat jumping and beer drinking. Our rough plan is to come back to Hanoi next Wednesday for one more night, pick up a squash delivery (thanks Ian) then head to Sapa on Thursday for a couple of nights before heading to Ninh Binh.
Hanoi has been fun, our lungs are blackened by exhaust fumes but it’s definitely been a blast. Our days have been filled with Google maps, walking, Google maps, coffee, Google translate, walking, some ropey chopsticks eating, and finished with Mcflurries. Everyday has been different but the last few have been great as traffic is banned over the weekend around Hoan Kiem Lake and the surrounding streets and they switch from being full of mopeds to full of locals in huge groups playing games and hanging out. Badminton, street football but with shuttle cocks and breakdancing kids spinning on their heads were everywhere. These guys love an activity. Saturday was the busiest, every man and his dog/monkey (for reals) and school kids practicing their English (I swear we’re easy targets) were out. No traffic meant a break from having to check left, right, forward and behind simultaneously when walking anywhere. However it seems that the best way to cross the road is just simply to walk straight out without hesitation. No biggie. That’s all for now.
Oh and Nicola has been bitten to shit. Tasty blood.
Brits Be Tripping 