Back in the capital of Hanoi, were to be our two final nights in Vietnam. Checking out the old quarter of the city, not far from our hotel, we tried to figure out our bearings and what we wanted to see and do whilst here in this city. Most of decided that we wanted to go to see the water puppetry show. Puppets aren't really my cup of tea, and I imagined puppets on water wouldn't be that thrilling either, but whilst in Hanoi, as they say, and for only $2, it would...

After our pleasant train ride, but not so pleasant four am arrival, we sleepily got off the train in the country's capital, Hanoi. We dumped our bags in the hotel, and had a few hours nap and a much needed shower, before setting off to the magnificient Halong Bay. A fourhour bus journey and we arrived - there are way too many buses on this trip for my liking, but at least we get a good view en route. Even from the shoreline. it looked amazing, we were finally he...

A three hour bus journey took us to the city of Hue for a night. It's hard to remember from memory exactly what we did where, as the days and weeks seem to just blur into a mass at the moment. Hue was a relitively vibrant, bustling city, and we spent the afternoon on a motorbike tour which was immense. Dad, forget a car - I want a bike! Although to fully enjoy and appreciate this, I will also need to live in a nice hot country! So start saving now! As I climbed ...

A three hour bus journey took us to the city of Hue for a night. It's hard to remember from memory exactly what we did where, as the days and weeks seem to just blur into a mass at the moment. Hue was a relitively vibrant, bustling city, and we spent the fternoon on a motorbike tour which was immense. Dad, forget a car - I want a bike! Although to fully enjoy and appreciate this, I will also need to live in anice hot country! So start saving now!

Standing on the platform watching the train roll up, already it didn't look quite as good. Nevertheless, I'm sure it would be fine. Our guide AJ had warned us that this train wouldn't be quite as good quality as the last, but as that one was uexpectedly good, we weren't to be easily put off. We expected used sheets at the most, but we weren't quite prepared for what was to come.Climbing aboard Iwas pleased to see there was still a Western style toilet, however th...