Category Archives: Hanoi

Vietnam day 19 – Hanoi

Posted on Wednesday, 12 Nov 2008 by Hattie

We are leaving Hanoi this evening on the open (sleeper) bus to Hue in central Vietnam.  The open bus ticket covers the journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh city and allows us to break the journey  in Hue, Hoi … Continue reading →

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Vietnam day 18 – Hanoi

Posted on Tuesday, 11 Nov 2008 by Hattie

Taxis,  don’t talk to me about Taxis.  Particularly taxis in Hanoi.  Over the last couple of days I’ve spent a lot of time in taxis as it’s the only practical way to get back and forth to the hospital.  All … Continue reading →

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Vietnam day 17 – Hanoi

Posted on Monday, 10 Nov 2008 by Hattie

A short blog today – Andy is still in hospital and after having another set of blood tests the doctor has decided that he should stay in one more night.  Hopefully he will be discharged tomorrow.  The irony is he … Continue reading →

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Vietnam day 16 – Hanoi

Posted on Sunday, 09 Nov 2008 by Hattie

We arrive in Hanoi at 5am after a fitful night on the sleeper from Sapa.  The city is beginning to wake and dawn is breaking as we take refuge in the station waiting room.  There is  nowhere else to go … Continue reading →

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Vietnam day 9 – Hanoi

Posted on Sunday, 02 Nov 2008 by Hattie

The rain has eased off and this morning is dry.  The long-range weather forecast has downscaled the likelihood of rain over the next week, so we’ve decided to go to Halong Bay tomorrow and Sapa on Wednesday evening.  We’ll then … Continue reading →

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Vietnam day 8 – Hanoi

Posted on Saturday, 01 Nov 2008 by Hattie

There has been torrential rain all through the night and it is still pouring down this morning.   CNN are reporting widespread flooding through central and northern Vietnam particularly in Hanoi where there was 300 mm (!) of rain yesterday.  … Continue reading →

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Vietnam day 7 – Hanoi

Posted on Friday, 31 Oct 2008 by Hattie

We have had torrential rain all night and right through this morning, with only short periods of respite.  There is a break in the rain around lunch-time and finally we manage to get to the bank to change our travellers … Continue reading →

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Vietnam day 6 – Hanoi

Posted on Thursday, 30 Oct 2008 by Hattie

We get up late this morning because Andy was watching the Tottenham match until 5 in the morning.  Being able to watch football is one of the blessings (or curses, depending on your point of view) of having access to … Continue reading →

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Vietnam day 5 – Hanoi

Posted on Wednesday, 29 Oct 2008 by Hattie

We are planning to extend our trip to Halong Bay and spend a few extra days chilling on Cat Ba island, so we spend a lazy morning researching places to stay.  Then we take a short walk to the Dong … Continue reading →

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Vietnam day 4 – Hanoi

Posted on Tuesday, 28 Oct 2008 by Hattie

Having read today that there’s a lot of cloning of reputable travel agencies in Hanoi, we’ve decided to visit a few agencies recommended by Lonely Planet (that book’s already earning the £4 we paid for it) at the addresses they … Continue reading →

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