VietnamNgoc Son Temple21°1’57” N 105°51’2” E
7 maart 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Well... We've finally done it. We've had a shoddy food experience.
It was bound to happen hahaha.
We went to get Japanese for dinner at a Japanese place that had good google reviews and was busy.Meer informatie
VietnamĐền Ngọc Sơn21°1’59” N 105°51’7” E
7 maart 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Weeeeeew! We had yummy scrummy Bingsu at HoduKing! Michael got the Oreo and I had the strawberry. Both were delish. Love shaved ice, it's so light and delicate and I love the way it melts on yourMeer informatie
VietnamXuân Sơn20°13’51” N 105°56’16” E
8 maart 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
First up on our day trip to Ninh Binh is the Mua Cave and Viewpoint. This place is stunning. Everywhere you look there's something to catch your eye.
The complex consists of gardens, rice paddies,Meer informatie
VietnamHoàng Long20°16’55” N 105°54’47” E
8 maart 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Next up was to visit Am Tien Pagoda and Lake. It's international women's Day today, so lots of ladies are dressed up taking pictures in traditional clothing today!
The Pagoda itself is inside aMeer informatie
VietnamHoàng Long20°17’21” N 105°53’8” E
8 maart 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
We went for another bicycle ride, this time it was around the township of Ninh Binh. It was a very simple and easy ride today, with only one uphill section.
The ride was mystical and serene, with noMeer informatie
VietnamPhù Long20°21’12” N 105°52’49” E
8 maart 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
We had a supplied lunch at a restaurant in Ninh Binh to try a few speciality dishes.
Included on the menu was fried fish, spring rolls, signature sizzling goat, lemongrass chicken, steamed veggies inMeer informatie
VietnamPhù Long20°20’4” N 105°52’55” E
8 maart 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
We took a boat ride around areas of Ninh Binh in a traditional wooden boat with an elderly Vietnamese lady on the oars doing the steering and pedalling (so to speak). It was. Avery relaxing point rideMeer informatie
VietnamPhù Long20°21’6” N 105°53’46” E
8 maart 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Our last stop for the day is at a local house to learn embroidery.
Our host didn't speak any English, so our guide translated for us until we got into the embroidery. Then we just kind of winged itMeer informatie
ReizigerRob and I excited to see you have a crack at embroidery. You both appear to be quite the 'handi-crafters'. We went to an house/workshop/museum/shop type place in Dalat some years back - that displayed and sold Vietnamese transparent silk embroidery. Incredibly fine works.
VietnamĐền Ngọc Sơn21°2’1” N 105°51’6” E 8 maart 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Tonight's shenanigans were again a case of utter disappointment that eventually leads to an amazing discovery.
Michael and I wanted to try out these famous donuts in Hanoi. It was a fair way out ofMeer informatie
Reiziger1 looks enough for a family of 4 (and leftovers for the dog)! Whole meal looks yummo.
ReizigerYeah as soon as it came out more of them came out for the Indian families and they were sharing 1 per 4 people hahahahaha
ReizigerAt least they let you take it as leftovers to munch on later or for breaky!
VietnamTằng My21°9’44” N 105°47’7” E
9 maart 2024, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Our first stop on today's cultural regional tour. We are in Nam Hong for the day, which is a rural Hanoi village with zero tourists. We are spending the day with a host family, going out on bikes,Meer informatie
Reiziger100%. V is not the only country to breed dogs to eat. LOVE that you are taking time out to experience a 'host family' type day. Understanding is acceptance, and works both ways. You are learning and they are learning from you. Have a wonderful day! xo
ReizigerWon't share my seaweed snacks next time your down then! Or make seaweed ice-cream. We'll stick with coriander.
ReizigerShame. Food looks nice, obviously a case of "can't judge a book by its cover".