VietnamThành Phố Hà NộiTây Hồ21°4’16” N 105°49’19” E
VietnamThành Phố Hà NộiTây Hồ21°4’14” N 105°49’25” E
May 17 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 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. GrabRead more
VietnamThành Phố Hải PhòngCát BàHòn Cát Đuôi Rồng20°42’54” N 107°2’58” E
May 16 in Vietnam ⋅ ☀️ 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 inRead more
VietnamThành Phố Hải PhòngCát Bà20°43’32” N 107°2’53” E
May 15 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 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 goodRead more
VietnamThành Phố Hải PhòngCát Bà20°43’32” N 107°2’53” E
VietnamThành Phố Hải PhòngCát Bà20°43’32” N 107°2’53” E
May 13 in Vietnam ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
On the bus to Cat Ba Island. Cat Ba is located next to Ha Long Bay, but quieter. We decided to take the 4km cable car to the island, instead of the speed boat. On to another bus for the 30min ride toRead more
VietnamThành Phố Hà NộiXóm TrongHồ Hoàn Kiếm21°1’47” N 105°50’54” E
May 12 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 33 °C
Heading off tomorrow for Cat Ba Island. Nothing much today. Coconut Coffee at Loading Tea the highlight.
VietnamThành Phố Hà NộiXóm TrongHồ Hoàn Kiếm21°1’47” N 105°50’54” E
May 11 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
We went to another Train Street. This time we were in time to see a train. The locals certainly take safety seriously as tourists wander along the track while the train is coming. Whistles, bells andRead more
VietnamThành Phố Hà NộiXóm TrongHồ Hoàn Kiếm21°1’47” N 105°50’54” E May 10 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
Today we had dinner with Cong, Lynne’s former Heygo guide colleague, and his wife. A lovely young couple. A thank you for looking after Lynne on a couple of her tours. After dinner we had coffee inRead more
VietnamThành Phố Hà NộiXóm TrongHồ Hoàn Kiếm21°1’47” N 105°50’54” E
May 9 in Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
This morning we headed to the Temple of Literature. In essence an University. Built several hundred years ago by an emperor schooled in Confucius. We also visited at the same time as school graduationRead more
