Something about Hanoi

I'm glad that we chose to visit Hanoi over Ho Chi Minh's City.
Crazy traffic, beautiful & dirty walls etc etc...


One of the government buildings located in the city.


I have an affinity for dirty walls.....


Another evidence to prove that point


This hat is very popular in Hanoi


Trying to be artistic with my shots.


Chess is a popular game, and probably the only entertainment amongst the elderly.




Casket flowers for the dead


A railway track right at your door step


Flimsy protection but I'm sure it's defensive enough for unwanted guests.


Propaganda Poster is a way of life in Hanoi.


Parking lot?


They wear hats but not helmets while riding on a motorbike!
You have to be seriously gutsy in order to walk straight across the road with the crazy traffic.


The best way to know your neighbour's name?


Another "trying to shoot artistic shots series..."


In need of anything?


Barrows for rubbish, you could tell the Vietnamese were trying to keep their streets clean.


Smiling face has never looked better than this...


D.I.Y signage. Good graphic usage of scissors.


Broken, but still in use.


We were at the pharmaceutical street where the air was
filled with strange & pungent medicine smell :(


Mobile vegetable seller. A typical sight on the street.
I was literally chasing after her for this particular shot.


Sweet pastries left by the French.


We did quite alot of walking when we were at Hanoi
with our not-so-helpful map, but we had good fun getting lost nevertheless.