Night motorcycle tour - Hanoi

Such a thrill physically and sobering, as well. Took a night tour on a vintage Russian Minsk motorcycle and survived to tell the tale. Drove out of the city into the country to see family farms and illegal house boats where some poor live on the Red River. Beautiful but really understanding the hard life many of the locals live. Went to a middle class neighborhood where 6 people, 3 generations live in 100-300 sq ft. This living situation means no furniture, you sleep on the floor, eat on the floor, and use a community bathroom shared with numerous neighbors. I think this explains the cafe culture where people eat and drink outside at sidewalk cafes and restaurants. We stopped for egg coffee, which is expresso with frothed egg yolk and sugar.Read more