Cruise
14 мая 2024 г., Вьетнам ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Today we took our cruise through the islands. One advantage of travelling this time of year and on a week day meant that the cruise was only a third full, and there were hardly any other boats around.Читать далее
Cat Co 1 Beach
15 мая 2024 г., Вьетнам ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Got up early to visit Cat Co 1 beach for a look and a swim. Water is warm and pleasant. Lynne was on a tour so we have borrowed some photos from Joanne. 👍. As our cruise the day before was so goodЧитать далее
Cat Ba Town
16 мая 2024 г., Вьетнам ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Started early at Cat Co Beach 2. Spent the rest of the day strolling around town taking in the coffee shops, seafood restaurants and the market. Plenty of vendors with squid on a stick dunked inЧитать далее
Goodbye Cat Ba
17 мая 2024 г., Вьетнам ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
Last morning in Cat Ba. It’s been a great stay here away from the chaos that is Hanoi’s Old Quarter. About a 3.5 hour bus trip (interrupted by a boat shuttle across the river) back to Hanoi. GrabЧитать далее
Westlake
17 мая 2024 г., Вьетнам ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
We are staying in a nice apartment in Westlake. A very pricey suburb with a huge number of coffee shops, restaurants and bars. This area also houses magnificent multi storey mansions. A large ex patЧитать далее
The Lotus Garden
18 мая 2024 г., Вьетнам ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
A look around the area we are in. The Lotus garden popular with locals wanting that perfect shot. Checked out the eateries. Ended the day at The Kneipe a German themed bar with a happy hour. 😁
Lunch spot
19 мая 2024 г., Вьетнам ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
Found a nearby well priced eatery specialising in chicken. Tucked away in overgrown foliage on a little pond with several birdcages hanging over the tables. 2 chicken dishes with drinks $9.00.
Another find
20 мая 2024 г., Вьетнам ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
Walking around this area you keep finding something different. This mosaic celebrates the friendship between Vietnam and Germany. Juices after our walk to cool off.
Cafè
21 мая 2024 г., Вьетнам ⋅ ☁️ 33 °C
A really lovely cafe near us. Just so comfortable and atmospheric.
Haircut
21 мая 2024 г., Вьетнам ⋅ ☁️ 33 °C
Today Lynne decided to cut her hair short, due to the constant heat. She was upsold for a wash facial massage. All for $17. 🙂. Lunch at our local toastie place, reminiscent of Spain.
Flower Garden
22 мая 2024 г., Вьетнам ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
Lynne did a tour of a local flower garden. Up early to avoid the heat. Nice gardens with areas for dining, relaxing and outdoor movie nights.
Leaving Hanoi
23 мая 2024 г., Вьетнам ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
We say goodbye today to Hanoi, catching the train to Sapa leaving at 10pm. A hill town close the the Chinese border. Before this we take the opportunity to visit a 11th century temple, a pagoda and aЧитать далее
Sapa
24 мая 2024 г., Вьетнам ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Our 8 hour overnight train to Lao Cai went pretty quickly. Once we arrived at 6.00am, travellers had to run the gauntlet of minibus drivers offering transport to Sapa, about an hours drive. We jumpedЧитать далее
Rain
25 мая 2024 г., Вьетнам ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Not much on as it rained most of the day. Did get out for a short walk. Strolled through the De La Coupole, the most expensive hotel in Sapa. 3 million dong per night. 😳. Which I guess is onlyЧитать далее
Sapa Lake
26 мая 2024 г., Вьетнам ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Was able to get out for a short while between rain squalls. Nice walk around the lake and finished at a nice coffee shop overlooking the lake. Beers in town and ended the day with a great Indian meal.
Fansipan Mountain
27 мая 2024 г., Вьетнам ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Huge day today. A visit to Fansipan Mountain, the highest peak in India China. The first Funicular leaves from the bowels of La Coupole Hotel. Along the side of the the valley looking down on to riceЧитать далее
Fansipan Mountain 2
28 мая 2024 г., Вьетнам ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Recovery day today so here’s some more from our trip to the top of Fansipan.
New Bag
29 мая 2024 г., Вьетнам ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Winding down our stay in Sapa. More sightseeing around town. Lynne decided to get a new locally made bag. For $3.00 it wasn’t a big decision.Novelty of a family of water buffalo strolling throughЧитать далее
Goodbye Sapa
30 мая 2024 г., Вьетнам ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Spent our last day in Sapa pottering around town. Glad we came here. Finished the day by having a street BBQ dinner. Just pick the skewers you want (meat, fish, vegetables) and they BBQ it for you.
Hanoi again
31 мая 2024 г., Вьетнам ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
After a 5 hour drive back to Hanoi we found our little hotel on the other side of Westlake. On the road down I found an amazing Rhinoceros Beetle in a bunch of coconuts being sold at a truck stop.Читать далее
Hanoi
1 июня 2024 г., Вьетнам ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
Scouted around the area to see how the food and cafe scene is. Plenty of choices and bargain prices. Noticed a peculiar fruit as one of the as cafes offering. Turns out it’s called Buddhas hands.Читать далее
Things you find
2 июня 2024 г., Вьетнам ⋅ ⛅ 36 °C
You find all sorts of things on the street.
Sunflower Seeds
3 июня 2024 г., Вьетнам ⋅ 🌩️ 36 °C
Dropped in to our ‘local’ Cafe yesterday morning, ordered our coffees and was then asked in Vietnamese if we wanted something. After getting our google translator out we were asked if we wantedЧитать далее
Westlake West
4 июня 2024 г., Вьетнам ⋅ 🌩️ 33 °C
Got a Grab over to the west side of Westlake. Strolled along the shoreline and stumbled on an impressive temple. After our visit we went for a coffee. Most of the cafes had figures available forЧитать далее
Hanoi Life
5 июня 2024 г., Вьетнам ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Snapshot of local life around our hotel. I like the way they park their bikes in their business or in the family lounge room. Or fit anything on their bikes.