Old citadel, pagodas and tombs. Many interesting old sites. Most with poor children outside selling things or carrying their disabled siblings. Gave away a bit of money that day.....

Streets of Hanoi old quarter. Busy. Loud. Crazy. Street stalls everywhere trying to sell you anything they can. Raw meat and cooking stations spilling over the side walk. Scooters with families of 5 plus pet dog tooting loudly as they weave their way past. Street food - mystery meat - delicious! The safest way to choose a place to eat is by the amount of garbage on the ground. Pick your way through the filth, find a small plastic seat amongst the chickens and ...

Next day trip to the rural rice fields of Mai Chau. Rode bicycles through the fields and villages. Saw some stunning views and met some interesting locals.

VIETNAM!! Flew to Hanoi from Australia and first day trip to Ha Long Bay. Cruised on a traditional junket boat to admire the famous limestone mountains and explore some caves.

Mark and Shannon's wedding at the Fig Tree in Byron Bay. Beautiful day with great people. Dean as the best man did a great job. Byron Bay, hippy town, an interesting experience.