Hanoi seems to be very different from Saigon, well at least the parts we have seen, it seems "more Authentic" I have taken a few photos as we wandered along including the famous Train street (interesting) and Ho Chi Mins Mausoleum, he is deeply revered by the people still as the Father of Vietnam . I was having a beer in the cafe round the corner from my digs the other night when I saw what I thought was an accident, less than 50 metres away, two guys on bikes sandwiched another guy between them, lots of shouting and a bit of a slap across the face to the guy who was trapped, then they got him on the floor and the handcuffs went on. It was a drugs bust by Undercover Police, I was told to stop filming which I did , withing minutes several other undercover cops came along and started to search the boys scooter and the surrounding area. Eventually two undercover cops and the handcuffed prisoner all left on one scooter to the police station, all whilst I had a beer, what a night! I am beginning to like Hanoi, next week Japan which I hope will be more gentile.
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| Our Street |
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| My Local, it all happens here |
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| Lunchtime coffee |
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| Breaking and entering |
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| Postie |
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| Busy |
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| It all happens |
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| Saw afew of these going around |
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| Busy |
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| We met Liz's cousin and his wife for lunch and a few drinks, they live here |
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| Feel the Pollution |
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| Hanoi |
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| always bustling |
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| The church |
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| Guy delivering Plants |
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| Woman delivering Fruit |
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| And a woman with a cafe on her trolley |
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| Train street |
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| Two guys at what appeared to be an electricians workshop, god knows how they find anything |
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| Ols buid |
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| Ho Chi Min's Resting Place |
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| Lenin |
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| Fi's turning Communist |
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| Fruit shop |
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| GP Start |
Hope you're not missing the wee Honda too much. Great photos and the colours stand out.
ReplyDeleteMissing it like a hole in the heid Bro. Photos straight oot the camera
ReplyDeleteInteresting story about the drug bust. At least the undercover police didn't confiscate your camera and destroyed your film or memory card.
ReplyDeleteThey seemed quite chilled to be honest , everyone has phones so I suppose they are used to it
DeleteGreat atmospheric photies agane.Interestin' Smog,takes me back tae the '50s,hivin tae walk in the tram tracks....so Hanoi no sae bad.
ReplyDeleteCheers George, I'd imagine the smog in embra and glesgae would be as bad years ago
DeleteEnjoyed sharing in your travels you twa good people. Never made it up to Hanoi when I used to visit while working in K.L. Love the wee narrow streets that will have lots to see. Mind and sample a bowl o PHO afore you leave. Look forward to seeing you in Japan.
ReplyDeleteWe have had plenty Pho, seek of it 🤣
DeleteGreat photos, interesting looking places, live Crimewatch and beer, what more can you ask for. Enjoy the rest of your week off, looking forward to the photos from Japan. Budge.
ReplyDeleteCheers Budge, aye , better than the telly 🤣🤣
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