Side street in Hanoi 
Things you can carry on a scooter – a cat 
Things you can carry on a scooter – enough flowers for a whole funeral 
Things you can carry on a scooter – enormous bags of… ? 
Things you can carry on a scooter – 100 lbs propane cylinders 
Sidewalk scooter repairs. Where’s the rest of the bike? 
Hanoi is famous for it’s street food, but it’s great everywhere (if you’re adventurous). 
We went to see a water puppet performance in Hanoi. 
The former residence of the French Colonial Governor. 
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. 
Ho Chi Minh’s house in central Hanoi. Very simple – a bedroom, study and toilet was down the path. 
Ho Chi Minh’s study. 
Power line, factories and generating stations encroach on the rice paddies. 
One of 1969 islands in Ha Long Bay. 
Tour boats anchored in Ha Long Bay. 
Sung Sot cave in Ha Long Bay. 
Sung Sot cave in Ha Long Bay. 
The ‘Dancing Queen’ sings karaoke on our cruise boat. 
Our cabin – really very nice. 
Percy looks out a Ha Long Bay. 
Our cabin on the overnight train to Hue 
Note the passenger name – political correctness has yet to infect Vietnam. 
Hue Citadel 
The Royal residence, Hue Palace 
Throne Room. 
Roof detail. 
Decorative porcelain mosaic. 
Collonade in the Palace 
Part of the palace’s lovely bonsai collection 
John auditions to become a royal advisor. 
Liz braves the scooter traffic of Hue. 
Dinner with our niece, Mélisande. 
Thanks for sharing
Oh the sights you have seen!!
Wonderful background info to boot.
So interesting about Robert Kenny. Never knew that.
Not sure I could take the crowds.
Looking forward to more.
Yes, every now and then I need to shut the door and have some alone time. I’m looking forward to the motorcycle portion of the trip for that reason – traffic yes, but alone inside my helmet.
OMG. What a fantastic trip! Loved the pics and your blog. The ‘Dancing Queen’ looks pretty happy. Keep em coming. XO
Yes, we’re lucky to have this experience. And they love ABBA here!
Vietnam is fascinating. Hardly a remnant of the American War. They’ve moved on and prospered. Thanks for sharing.
Now, John, I know that fighting your man cold was a big deal, but I am so impressed that Liz went on a scooter in Hue. WOW! You rock, Dancing Queen!!!