Another day another dong

Hanoi was an eye opener, but i was still so shattered from the the evening spent on the airport benches that i crashed for about 5 hours, leaving us just enough time to wake up and accustom ourselves to the roads before night fall, this is a must for all of you that have not been to Hanoi!

The roads, wow!! Crossing them is like trying to cross the N3 to Durban on easter weekend. Ridiculous. There are no traffic lights or pedestrian crossings in the old city so making it to the other side is very imtimidating. I found the trick is just go, and carry on at a steady pace without looking at the traffic on either side. Easier said than done though.

The old city is realy beautiful and exploring it on foot through all the alleys and busy sidestreets with stalls and markets leaves you with many a memory.

The food in Hanoi is meant to be some of the best in Vietnam and it didn't dissapoint and to add to the experience, many of the restaurants have the quaint little balconies where you sit and watch the hustle and bustle down below in the streets. Just be careful to avoid those that serve instant noodles (my speciality back home - just add water) and preheated dishes, as there are many othem.