Hanoi - Day 2 A took advantage of another free breakfast, uploaded some more photos onto flickr and eventually set out toward the Army Museum. Having negotiated my way across numerous busy streets I found the museum open, but closing for early lunch is 45 min. I decided to make my way back into town and see about booking a tour to Halong Bay. I wandered around until I found an official looking 'Sinh Cafe - Booking Office'. I had been informed that Sinh Cafe was...

Hanoi Ok, so I realised today (13th) that I have been suffering from an acute case of culture shock! The climate here is totally different from anything I have ever experienced before at 30degrees and very very humid. The city is crazy hectic with motorcycles everywhere. Crossing the road at certain times of day is like an extreme sport. Nevertheless, I have tried to make the best of things and adapt. I have been exploring the city and its hustling and bustlin...