The ability of the students to find new ways of sharing a bicycle (or even a motorbike sometimes) will never cease to amaze me.
Showing posts with label Hanoi Photos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hanoi Photos. Show all posts
Street haircut
Today might be the day you want to look nicer for your other half; why not getting a haircut right down the street? The sure thing is it'll be cheap and fast!
Zen
This is the doorstep of one of the fancy Vietnamese restaurants in Hanoi; I'm not such a big fan of the food there, but I just love the subtle design & colors of the entrance, that nicely contrast with the rest of the street. The red roses must be remains of the (probably) overpriced Valentine's dinner!
Drive-through
Mirror-man
I found this odd-looking pub entrance while wandering in town and thought it was looking pretty unique! The sure thing is: you're not likely to mistake this pub for another -- even if you're tipsy!
Almost like holidays
A hammock, a couple of books... If only there were sand on the sidewalk, it would pretty much be like being on the beach!
Đàn bầu
While we're talking about traditional folklore, did you know that one of the most popular musical instruments is the monochord - or, in Vietnamese, 'đàn bầu'? Although very simple in its design, the sounds it can produce covers an astonishing range. You can listen to it - and even learn how to play it! - over there.
Low rise
For those who weren't convinced yet that Hanoi isn't much of a skyscraper capital, well... This photo was taken right in the heart of the city, on a terrace overlooking Hoàn Kiếm lake. You can even see (even though it appears super tiny on the picture) the Tortoise tower I featured a while ago.
High-rise buildings are being build all around of course nowadays, so enjoy the view while it lasts!
High-rise buildings are being build all around of course nowadays, so enjoy the view while it lasts!
Puppet show
Can you guess what this is? Theatre?
Nope, it actually is the 'stage' of the famous Water Pupper show, located at one of the corners of Hoan Kiem lake; a traditional music band plays while animated puppets are evolving on the water in front of this house (which hides the puppet masters). The show is split into a bit less than 20 short scenes which mostly relate to Vietnamese folklore... Very fun to see!
Fine lacquer
Most tourists who visit Hanoi bring some lacquerware back home, and for a good reason: the one produced here is of excellent quality and has evolved from traditional motifs to more vibrant colors and modern shapes. Here's a piece I like from my favourite lacquer shop, which is tiny (probably no more than two meters in width!) but has got a lot to offer. Go visit them if you can, they're called the 'Vietnamese Craft Guild' and they're located on To Tich street. Enjoy, and happy new year 2010!
The train (1)
Back from holidays!
My family and I took the train to go down to the Central provinces, and we naturally made a few stops along the way. We used buses, minivans, taxi, motorbikes, and a flight.. And of course the Reunification train, that runs from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. Here's a scene from this train, and I'll probably post a few more this week!
Sunset
My family is arriving tomorrow in Hanoi and we'll be traveling around on our motorbikes; so enjoy this photo while I'm away, and I'll be back with many more!
In advance, Merry Christmas!
Cute thing
Okay, this isn't technically Hanoi, but it's not that far - in the North. I took this during my one-week motorbike trip, during which I saw some fantastic sights. Thankfully there weren't that many cars on the road, so those buffalos were safe!
Jingle bells
Found this engraved bell in the Bút Tháp pagoda; my poor vietnamese skills only allow me to decipher 'Chùa Bút Tháp' (Bút Tháp pagoda), 'thành phố Hạ Long' (Halong city) and 'Tỉnh Quảng Ninh' (Quảng Ninh province). Yeah I know, I really oughta take some more lessons! Someone help me?
What a house!
In case you're wondering, this was taken right in the heart of Hanoi! To be more exact, right inside the excellent Museum of Ethnology of Vietnam (Bảo tàng Dân tộc học Việt Nam) which showcases the numerous ethnic minorities that coexist in the country. Outside the museum, you can find samples of traditional houses, most of them being 'community houses' - which explains the surreal height for instance!
Little Buddha
I found this interesting statuette in the Bút Tháp pagoda premises (this site is approximately 60 km away from Hanoi centre - translate into a 2h30 motorbike ride); the pagoda, which dates back to the 13th century, is really worth the visit!
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