![]() ![]() It was beautifully lit at night and on the weekend when the streets are closed to traffic is a great family, strolling, and relaxing place. We loved the ambiance at Hoan Kiem Lake, a short walk from the Hotel de l’Opera in the old quarter where we stayed –. Very typical with offerings of fruit, cookies. High school students posing for a yearbook photo Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s first university and a shrine for Confucian worship. Once outside, the rest of the site was beautiful and relaxed – the presidential palace where he greeted important visitors, his everyday workplace (much more low key), his earlier and then later-life home, all in a beautiful garden setting. I have to say, Ho Chi Minh was very well preserved! No photos allowed inside you might imagine. Once inside, a very strict “2×2” walking formation as we entered the Mausoleum with lots of guards to ensure it. And unless you’re truly a VIP there’s no way around waiting. It seems everyone wants to pay their respects to Uncle Ho. Reminded me of the line to get into the Vatican. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (photo above) – There was an incredibly long line to get in on a Sunday morning. Seemed like the right place to start our trip! It’s a mix of modern and ancient, was the HQ for the North Vietnamese army and is the capital of the country. Tree-lined boulevards, centuries-old architecture, a mix of Chinese, French and Southeast Asian influences. Next stop – Hanoi Author zipster Posted on MaMaLeave a comment on 6 Hours in Hong Kong Hanoi ![]() We all fell asleep instantly on the plane. We ended our adventure with lunch at the Wu Kong Shangai on Nathan Road where we were able to deliver on our promise to Alec for authentic shumai.īack to the airport. Harbor Walk on the Avenue of the Stars and then up famous Nathan Road Strolled around old Hong Kong a bit, thru the Central MarketĪ quick ride across Victoria Harbor on the Star ferry – only 50 cents! Victoria Peak – we went first thing, to avoid the crowds, and although it was too hazy to see much up top we enjoyed the Circle Walk which was beautiful and allowed us to stretch our legs after the 16-hour flight from Boston. Well worth it, these were our highlights: Buy airport express roundtrip train tickets (machine only accepts Hong Kong dollars). In this order: Get cash (Hong Kong dollars) at airport ATM. That means - 6 hours of fun in Hong Kong! Next stop – Hong Kong Author zipster Posted on MaMa1 Comment on Off to Vietnam & Cambodia! 6 Hours in Hong Kong Here’s a photo from the in-flight entertainment system! So glad I didn’t sleep thru this portion of the flight! I was also excited about our anticipated flight path that would take us across the north pole and over Russia into Hong Kong. I was also excited to experience the cuisine! I was eager to see Vietnam, meet the people, learn perspectives and develop my own voice on the subject. Soon after, people started vacationing in Vietnam to gasps of horror for some, and expressions of exoticism to others. In 1985, President Clinton re-established diplomatic relations with Vietnam. I was a kid when the Vietnam War was nearing the end in 1973 and the Paris Peace Accords were signed. It was time for a family trip to Southeast Asia!Īlec (15) had it right when he was telling people “this isn’t going to be a piña colada and beach vacation– we’re going to Vietnam to explore the culture.”įor me, Vietnam was a mystery that I was hoping to unravel. ![]()
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