Headed home, Reflections

November 1-2. Left for the airport at 5PM for our 8:30 flight, arriving in lots of time. All of us are coughing from exposure to Hanoi’s air pollution. Not good. We say a fond and sad goodbye to Hoan, who has been a terrific and fun guide and has greatly enhanced our enjoyment of Hanoi.Despite […]

Last Day in Hanoi

November 1. Chet, Carol and I have breakfast in the hotel, then set off to the gallery w had visited yesterday and talk with the artist, Thiet Cuong. We purchase the black and white painting pictured below (over Cuong’s left shoulder), as well as some ceramic plates.Outside we see some street food, chicken feet.We proceed […]