I arrived Hanoi late on April 3rd after a two hour layover in Seoul. Got to my hotel about midnight.
Weather is warm, muggy and very much unlike the chill of Spokane. This morning I visited the Cua Lo Prison where John McCain was held prisoner so many years. They still have his picture on the wall. This afternoon I'll be enjoying the water puppet theater at 4PM. It is obligatory in Hanoi, I understand. Traffic is amusing to say the least, with cars out numbered by motorbikes by about 100 to one. Crossing the street is a hazard. The key is to walk at a normal speed (don't run), don't stop, don't make eye contact with the cycle riders (it might confuse them), and, if you can, find a local to run interference. I decided to skip the Military Museum - too much American hardware on display. My room mate is Zack - he just finished medical school - and he is from Southern California. Most of the rest of the crew have strong Australian accents.
More later.
Weather is warm, muggy and very much unlike the chill of Spokane. This morning I visited the Cua Lo Prison where John McCain was held prisoner so many years. They still have his picture on the wall. This afternoon I'll be enjoying the water puppet theater at 4PM. It is obligatory in Hanoi, I understand. Traffic is amusing to say the least, with cars out numbered by motorbikes by about 100 to one. Crossing the street is a hazard. The key is to walk at a normal speed (don't run), don't stop, don't make eye contact with the cycle riders (it might confuse them), and, if you can, find a local to run interference. I decided to skip the Military Museum - too much American hardware on display. My room mate is Zack - he just finished medical school - and he is from Southern California. Most of the rest of the crew have strong Australian accents.
More later.
1 comment:
Joel,
Thanks for taking the time to share this experience with us! Looking forward to the ride.
Dennis and Trena
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