Bali Bound

Bali Bound

Day 7 – Jetting From Hanoi
Rather than the hotel breakfast on our last morning in Hanoi, I decided to head out and get the rice/mung bean/meat dish that we had eaten a few nights back. K was a little under the weather and finishing up packing, so it was a solo trip out. Ordering was a little difficult without speaking Vietnamese, but after some pointing and whatnot I was able to order both bowls with mung beans, Chinese sausage, the meat “floss,” and a fried egg. On the way back I grabbed two iced coffees to give us some more energy for the long day ahead. We ate breakfast in the room while doing the very last of our packing. I’d arranged for a ride to the airport from the same agency that had picked us up, and they arrived shortly before the scheduled time. Checkout and our transfer to the airport were very easy, and we quickly made our way through ticketing, security, and immigration. Continue reading “Bali Bound”

Hanoi & Ha Long Bay

Hanoi & Ha Long Bay

Day 3: A Whirlwind of Mopeds
Our Hanoi adventure started with a quick breakfast in the hotel restaurant. The options were varied, blending Vietnamese with western options (though those catered more to the Australian palate), and the service was friendly and welcoming. While at the table we also read through the Hanoi guidebook to figure out what we should do that day. The plan was to walk around the city, but our path had not been finalized. The book recommended several self-guided walking tours, and after reading a bit about them, we decided on one that would take us around the lake, around some other highlights, and end in one of the food markets. Continue reading “Hanoi & Ha Long Bay”