An extremely noisy and chaotic city - almost everyone rides a scooter or motorbike while navigating the insanely busy roads in all directions. We learned that we could just cross the road casually and the bikes would avoid us! (hopefully)
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The Lost Symbol
Bought a book to occupy ourselves during the plane and train rides!Viewed: 46 times.
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Say Cheese!
A biker steps down to take a photo at Hoan Kiem lake.Viewed: 35 times.
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Tet Masks
These are popular souvenirs in Hanoi, lots of shops line them up on their walls.Viewed: 35 times.
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uh?
Caught unawareViewed: 42 times.
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Hee!
Entrance of the Ngoc Son Temple (Jade Mountain Temple) at Hoan Kiem Lake (Lake of the Returned Sword).Viewed: 35 times.
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Another Hee!
Tiger carving welcomes you at the entranceViewed: 41 times.
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Little Tablet
Not sure what it means though?Viewed: 40 times.
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Another Tiger!
Tigers are one of the commonly seen animals in places of worship hereViewed: 37 times.
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Barbed wires
Do not climb!Viewed: 41 times.
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Singing Birds
Areas reserved for folks to hang their bird cages here to add to the chaosViewed: 35 times.
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Chasing Scooters
Most women are wrapped up from head to toe despite the heat and humidity. Very important for a lady to have a fair complexion!Viewed: 33 times.
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Chasing Scooters
Scooters can be used to transport anything... almost anything!Viewed: 36 times.
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Couple at the lake
Couple having some private time at the Hoan Kiem Lake, with the Turtle Tower in a distance.Viewed: 32 times.
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Old folks too!
Many locals like to gather around the lake, especially in the mornings and evenings.Viewed: 30 times.
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Wedding photo shoot
Spotted a couple taking their wedding shots here. We decided to join in the shoot!Viewed: 31 times.
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The shooter
He didn't mind us buzzing around him while he did his jobViewed: 37 times.
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King Ly Thai Tho
Not sure who he is, but his statue was huge and facing Hoan Kiem Lake
Last comment 09/29/11.Viewed: 38 times.
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Still paparazzi-ing
Seemed like they were in this position for quite a whileViewed: 33 times.
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Turtle Tower
Small tower in the middle of Hoan Kiem LakeViewed: 41 times.
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No Honking
yeah... right... who would abide by this road sign in Hanoi?Viewed: 33 times.
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Helmet
Helmets could be a fashion accessory here. Many designs to choose from!Viewed: 32 times.
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Chasing Scooters
There's no dress code to ride a scooter. Come in shorts, dresses, suits, or evening gowns.. nobody cares!Viewed: 34 times.
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More Scooters!
Scooters parked at the roadsideViewed: 41 times.
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More Helmets!
Some had nice patterns on themViewed: 41 times.
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Post Box
Dump your mail here!Viewed: 37 times.
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More scooters!
Scooter parking lots everywhere!Viewed: 36 times.
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Roadside stalls
These women carried their stock on their shoulders and walked around the city. Some take breaks along the way, hoping for potential buyers.Viewed: 38 times.
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Scooter Seats
Nice textured seats as well!Viewed: 36 times.
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Hanoi Tourist Trap.. I mean... MAP!
Many tourists fumbled with their maps. The roads are pretty straightforward but smaller roads are usually not labeled.Viewed: 37 times.
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Taxi anyone?
Most cabs would slow down and invite tourists into their cabs. Be wary of the bad eggs who take you for a ride and charge you exorbitant fees!Viewed: 28 times.
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Le Thai To
Another view of the kingViewed: 39 times.
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View from a mirror
Yesh.. both of us were taking photosViewed: 41 times.
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Tower
These towers were scattered around the lake perimeterViewed: 30 times.
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Old Lady
She walked slowly, donning the traditional conical hatViewed: 31 times.
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Flowers!
The gardens were done up nicely as wellViewed: 42 times.
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Typical road scene
Scooters would get as close as they could get. Helmets were not always worn.Viewed: 32 times.
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Cover up!
Another example of fiercely covered up womenViewed: 34 times.
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Diana Mini unveiled!
Taking snaps with the Lomo CameraViewed: 39 times.
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Security? Police?
These hats were often used by uniformed personnel.Viewed: 37 times.
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Banh
No idea what this means!Viewed: 32 times.
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