Day 82. March 25, 2016 PART 1 Traveling to Hanoi Vietnam for SPECIAL EVENT

Day 82. March 25, 2016 PART 1 Traveling to Hanoi Vietnam for a   SPECIAL EVENT

Hanoi, Vietnam's small elegant capital, lies on the banks of the Red River and offers a wealth of historical and spiritual sights to explore.  Founded in 1010, modern day Hanoi is a city of contracts, with European-looking gardens, compact neighborhoods of narrow "tube-houses" and French inspired architecture all collaborating to give Hanoi a noticeable charm.  On our overnight excursion we got the chance to discover this amazing city, and recognize its political and historical importance.  Today we tendered from our ship to the port of Ha Long Bay.  It was 4:30 by the time we all arrived and once our bus got going.  We drove thur peaceful countryside catching a glimpse of everyday rural life. 

Going to the market

Tourist finding a local way to use transportation.

Seemingly endless rice fields dotted with colorful billboard advertisement, small villages bustling with activity, and farmers with cone shaped hats.

Working in the fields

After our 3 hour drive we went straight to the restaurant for dinner it was 845 pm by then.  Had a local beer.  Dinner was a great Vietnamese dinner but not enough time to enjoy it.  

After dinner we went to see a water puppet show

The men and women  that performed the puppets

Tomorrow is a very busy day......until then....