VietnamThành Phố Hà NộiTây Hồ21°4’16” N 105°49’19” E
17 maggio, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 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 patLeggi altro
VietnamThành Phố Hà NộiTây Hồ21°4’14” N 105°49’25” E
17 maggio, 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. GrabLeggi altro
VietnamThành Phố Hải PhòngCát BàHòn Cát Đuôi Rồng20°42’54” N 107°2’58” E
16 maggio, 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 inLeggi altro
VietnamThành Phố Hải PhòngCát Bà20°43’32” N 107°2’53” E
15 maggio, 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 goodLeggi altro
VietnamThành Phố Hải PhòngCát Bà20°43’32” N 107°2’53” E
14 maggio, Vietnam ⋅ ☀️ 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.Leggi altro
VietnamThành Phố Hải PhòngCát Bà20°43’32” N 107°2’53” E
13 maggio, 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 toLeggi altro
12 maggio, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 33 °C
Heading off tomorrow for Cat Ba Island. Nothing much today. Coconut Coffee at Loading Tea the highlight.
11 maggio, 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 andLeggi altro
10 maggio, 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 inLeggi altro
9 maggio, 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 graduationLeggi altro
