Yes, we are in Hanoi -and don't we know it! Hot, wet, noisy and mad. There may be "9 million bicycles in Beijing", but there appears to be "3 times as many motorbikes and scooters in this City", all honking their horns. You take your life into your hands when you cross the road -just walk and pray that you won't be hit by a bike carrying anything from 3 people, 2 live pigs, a crate or two of live dogs or chickens, and yes -we saw it- a...

Just a very quick message as we are very jaded after 2 consecutive flights with a 7 hour wait at Bangkok Airport in between. We are now in Hanoi and settled in our 'basic' hotel. The city is crazy; why we haven't witnessed a major pile-up of motorbikes, scooters, bicycles and bodies is a miracle. Much cooler here, now in trainers, long trousers and fleeces -just like home! Hopefully the insects won't be biting as much. Should find time to upload p...