we met up with the guide and fellow travellers tonight.
All looks very well. We leave for the cruise of Halong Bay
tomorrow early. Guess it may be Sunday before you
hear from us again. Enjoy your weekend.

A mobile plumber amidst the chaos of Hanoi.

Shopping for tonight's dinner.

A lifetime's supply of flip flops for Louise!

A lifetime's supply of flip flops for Louise!

Top floor 3rd window from left, Irene waves goodbye to Lorraine from safety n security of Illy Coffee Shop. You'll be glad to know we did meet up again at our hotel later.

Hanoi is even busier than I remember. Total chaos.
Irene is in complete shock and mentioned "a flight
to Dubai".... however... Lorraine took her to the
Sofitel Metropole for coffee n croissants and
that seemed to help!

One Pillar Pagoda, Hanoi

Pagoda on Kiem Lake Hanoi