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The Lady From An Lão.
A Lazy Day In Hanoi
The Jungle City of Seduction
Our Room Without a View.
Blood Makes Noise.
Arriving in Hanoi
I was not prepared for the pollution that seemed to smother the city. It was like looking through a gray, dingy pair of goggles. We drove for a while before crossing the Nhật Tân Bridge over the Red River, with its five cable-stayed towers representing the five ancient gates of the fabled city.… continue reading
The Great Escape.
At 2:45, over two hours after our original scheduled departure time, Vietjet flight VJ512 for the ancient capital city of Hanoi was called for boarding. Hanoi has been a populated settlement since circa 3000 BC. It was established as the capital of the Đại Việt people in 1010 and is Vietnam’s second-largest city by population.… continue reading
The hungry Dragon Hunts Me.
To Be or Not to Be.
It was 06:30 when the low light of the jungle sun crept into my hotel window. I rose from the bed, threw some clothes on, and headed downstairs to see if they still had last year’s coffee floating around. I poured two glasses (the first probably wouldn’t make it up the stairs) and ordered two omelets with baguettes to be delivered to my room.… continue reading