Heading out and about, camera in hand.
Street Photography in Hanoi.
Ho Chi Minh Square
Dawn exercisers pause to observe the solemn flag-raising ceremony at 6.30am. I got here early enough to watch the whole process of the honor guard entering the square to raise the flag. Once formalities ended, they resumed their efforts.
I've never seen a community as focused on their fitness and wellbeing as the residents of Hanoi. At 6am, every square inch of pavement, lakeside paths and squares plays host to Tai-Chi, badmington, Stretches, meditation, weights, walking.
Mid morning with friends
Fresh Food and Street Food Vendors
Everything stops for lunch
Post lunch power naps in the vibrant fabric market
Personal Grooming Services
Scooter races at rush hour
Next Up...
The overnight Franxipan Express Sleeper train to Sapa to see the paddy fields, rice harvests and buffalo market. Click below to explore more.